<p>My D is used to NY winters. Is she going to need extreme winter clothes for South Bend?</p>
<p>If she is used to NY winters, she should be good for South Bend! It is pretty flat, so I don’t know how used to the “wind” she is…tends to go right through you! If she is used to layers for NY winters, she should be good in IN! Good luck!!</p>
<p>snows a lot i heard. one thing to remember though is that if you are going home for semester break or even thanksgiving, you can bring all your winter clothes when you return from one of these breaks rather than bringing them in August. Your roommate will appreciate the extra space…lol</p>
<p>i would imagine that if you can survive NY winters, you should be fine.</p>
<p>Wouldn’t totally forget some winter clothing in Aug-it snowed before one fall break a couple of years back! The first two-three weeks are the warmest and then it begins to cool down dramatically, but then again, who really knows, what with global warming and all!</p>
<p>Coming from New York, I will tell you that it’s not a huge adjustment, but it is definitely colder. My freshman year was the coldest year on record in the past 100 or so years, and it dropped to -27, not including the windchill. The next two winters were better, but be prepared for at least a 2 week stretch where you do not get warmer that 5 degrees. But, more importantly, there is much, MUCH more snow, although they do a fairly good job of clearing sidewalks. If your daughter is anything like me, she was used to braving the coldest of winter days in just a jacket (or even a sweatshirt), but she will definitely need a very thick, very warm winter coat - North Face or Columbia gear is highly recommended. Also, tell her to identify and all shortcuts early - they’ll be the paths the weaklings from California are taking when it drops to 40 in mid-November, (which also happens to be the time they break out their biggest, most obnoxious winter coat, even though there is literally another 70 degrees to go before it hits rock bottom - but enough about that).</p>
<p>typical Notre Dame girl: northface coat and light jacket & ugg boots worn as all-terrain wear, add fancy scarf for personalization</p>
<p>nweido’s got it, lol. If your daughter is used to NY winters, the cold shouldn’t be a problem. Coming from MN, South Bend is actually a bit warmer. However, winters at Notre Dame are a bit more depressing because of the lack of sun, which isn’t a problem in Minnesota.</p>
<p>freezing!! i’m from CA and when it got to -40 with windchill, i really questioned why i left CA… but really, it has all been worth it after just finishing my freshman year. many great experiences already!!</p>