Concerned about the cold?

Some newcomers discover that they really had little understanding of what winter would feel like until they experience it for themselves.

Theresa: "I still don't really like the cold, but I've learned to deal with it. I was surprised just how cold COLD is. It took a while to learn how to dress comfortably. I was freezing, and a local resident told me, ‘This is not cold yet. Just wait until it gets cold enough to freeze your nose hairs.’ I thought to myself…Wow! Freezing nose hairs...I never imagined this problem. They were right, too! A few weeks later it became cold enough for the inside of my nose to feel a bit crunchy when I walked outside. It is not the most pleasant feeling, but it is amusing.”

Sara: "I had been warned to not stay outside very long due to the wind chill factor. I didn't believe that it really was as bad as they made it seem. I thought I was tough and could handle a little cold weather. After I was outside too long, I later regretted my choice."