We moved here from Texas 3 years ago. The cold will be a shock to your system! :) You will eventually adjust to it though. It took us awhile to get proper gear for winter - that one “coat” you likely own now will not be warm enough! I had zero shoes warm enough for a NE winter either, and no real gloves (pro tip - keep an extra pair of gloves in your car for de-icing your car after that surprise snow storm). Layering is key. Once you’re warm enough though, winter is awesome! We love all of the snow. Our first snow here we got 23” in a little over 24 hours!! I had never seen anything like that.

And summers are simply enchanted. It’s rarely super hot, and there are so many beautiful places to hike, kayak, etc. and so many beautiful lakes. We love it - hope you do too!