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rabidstoat t1_j6dqnsb wrote

I do not live in Boston. I live in the South, in Georgia. I don't even own a heavy jacket. But will be visiting my little sister in West Roxbury next weekend. Arriving Friday afternoon, leaving Sunday morning. I just have one thing to say:

What the fuck?

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roissy_37 t1_j6dtfla wrote

Layer, and keep your extremities covered - ears and fingers. If I have to be out in this for any amount of time (like while waiting on a bus) I'll do tank top > long sleeve thermal > long sleeve top shirt > fleece or windproof jacket. It's less about having a "heavy" coat as it is about keeping your core warm. Definitely have gloves and a hat. Have fun!

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rabidstoat t1_j6dy4ig wrote

Yeah, it was actually in the upper 20s here yesterday morning when I was out hiking. I had on leggings and jeans, then a thin shirt and a thick sweater and a thick hoodie. That is what I plan to wear mostly. Plus, I am naturally insulated through a rigorous schedule of eating too much junk food so there's that too.

I have gloves and a scarf and my hoodie has a, well, a hood, but no boots. Alas.

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roissy_37 t1_j6e1czz wrote

I too subscribe to the "Cheetos method" of temperature regulation. Sounds like you've got a solid plan. Boots aren't hugely necessary unless there's snow on the ground, which there shouldn't be. Good socks should be fine.

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thelasagna t1_j6dsulx wrote

Oh honey best of luck. Layers will be your friend, as will be staying inside.

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rabidstoat t1_j6dyh7j wrote

I have informed my sister that we are staying inside. No trips to the zoo or park!

The next time we meet will be this summer in Florida so it will be incredibly hot, so we'll get to share both temperature extremes together.

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Sheol t1_j6ebdml wrote

Y'all need to plan your vacations better! Take a hint from the snowbirds, Florida in the winter and Mass in the summer!

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rabidstoat t1_j6fn7xh wrote

We are doing it totally backwards. Silly school holidays!

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SuddenSeasons t1_j6e8ki5 wrote

I feel like people are way over stating 10F unless there's horrible horrible wind. That's like... a zipped up winter coat and gloves for me probably over a hoodie, I'm not even positive I would need a hat if I was walking, I tend to over heat quickly & thats what the hoodie is for. Unless you are out for hours or way under dressed (or dangerously drunk) you'll be fine walking to the corner store, to the T, a 9 min wait for the bus.

Like get a $20 pair of thermals and nice wind proof gloves & you'll be fine.

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AnyRound5042 t1_j6e12pc wrote

The forecast weather is a trillion times better than Georgia. Got off the plane and my glasses fogged up, sweat through my shirt before I even made it to the house. Not fit for human habitation

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dahc573 t1_j6emmk4 wrote

Bring a beanie so your ears don’t freeze off!

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thetoxicballer t1_j6fdpau wrote

Same here bud, our timing is god awful. Any times before this and it would've been beautiful lol

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rabidstoat t1_j6fn451 wrote

I'd rather intense cold than a blizzard that grounds flights.

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thetoxicballer t1_j6ggtw2 wrote

Well denver has both lol. The snow fall here makes boston look like Florida

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littlebutcute t1_j6fzgc3 wrote

I got a rechargeable hand warmer and put it in my jacket pocket.There’s a little pocket in the chest area that I put it in. You can find hand warmers at CVS for pretty cheap and they last a whiles

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Lord_Ewok t1_j6g6j93 wrote

As someone else said surviving winter isnt bout grabbing the heaviest jacket you have.

Its about layering to keep yourself from sweating and adapting to the weather

Typically i wear uniqlo heat tech or under armor as a base

Then a T shirt followed by a hoodie

then depending on any precip a rain jacket or hooded jacket as the outer layer with wool socks and sneakers

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fishpen0 t1_j6i2ml1 wrote

People say layering and you hear “wear a sweater under your jacket”

Layering also means a layer under your shirt and a layer under your pants. Your legs are more surface area at more angles than your core. At those temperatures I usually wear long underwear under my jeans or pants and I also usually wear flannel-lined pants or jeans instead of thinner ones.

Also a hat and scarf or balaclava under your jacket hood and collar. This is all layering.

The last bit, some jackets and pants are more windproof than others. I have a Patagonia nano puffy just like everyone else in Boston for regular weather. But on days like this I’ll wear my full ski jacket shell to break the wind better

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TestBadgerMilk t1_j6eiod0 wrote

I’m from South Georgia and I moved to Boston after college about 2 years ago. People here say you get used to the cold weather. No you don’t. Layers and a heated blanket are the only things that keep me warm here.

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rabidstoat t1_j6fnd9e wrote

My sister, the one more in West Roxbury, grew up in Florida. She went to college in Florida. Then she decided on Cornell, in upstate NY, for grad school.

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-CalicoKitty- t1_j6gg45n wrote

My wife is from LA, and it took her about 4-5 winters to get used to it.

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davdev t1_j6knz12 wrote

If you have been here two years you have barely experienced cold. This winter and last winter have been pretty warm.

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