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[–]muttonchopman 207 points208 points ago

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As someone who has been told by a person in your same situation, I remind you of this: Snow is freaking cold!

My Saudi friend mentioned once that since he had never seen snow in person, he never associated it as being particularly cold. So be prepared- Snow will freeze your hands right off if you try to make snowballs without gloves for more than a minute.

The more you know...

[–]newcontortionist[S] 93 points94 points ago

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Thanks, I actually bought snow gloves last night :D

[–]Game25900 209 points210 points ago

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Your clothes will also get way more wet then you realise.

[–]Montuckian 162 points163 points ago

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.. From you peeing yourself with happiness at seeing snow for the first time.

[–]Linktank 22 points23 points ago

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Also from all of the regular peeing yourself from not wanting to go inside to pee, or expose yourself to the cold.

[–]Ozlin 8 points9 points ago

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But they MUST pee in the snow if male. If female. . . Challenge?

[–]Nintendud 16 points17 points ago

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If female, she'll need one of these.

[–]Shorties 5 points6 points ago

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or just diapers.

[–]zidanetribal 3 points4 points ago

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Hello Christmas present for the girlfriend

[–]KingToasty 5 points6 points ago

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D:

[–]TheNr24 11 points12 points ago

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Yeah, he could should write his name!

[–]myztry 13 points14 points ago

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I got in trouble with my wife for writing my name in the snow once.

It was in another ladies handwriting...

[–][deleted] 16 points17 points ago

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Also, after awhile you won't be able to feel your ass.

[–]albinozebra 6 points7 points ago

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For real. I didn't realize this when I played in the snow for the first time at age 23, drunk and in a swimsuit in Fargo, ND. Or the fact that the mountains of snow we climbed had melted and frozen over the winter, creating some super slippery sharp edges.

But fresh snow is beautiful and brilliantly fun.

[–]Game25900 12 points13 points ago

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Yeah fresh snow is amazing, it's when it melts, refreezes and compacts that it becomes a real pain the ass. Literally.

[–]kdmcentire 13 points14 points ago

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Nasty grey parking lot slush with cigarette butts in it.

[–]Airazz 41 points42 points ago

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Key thing to remember when buying clothes: waterproof. Doesn't have to be "Dive in a lake" waterproof, but it definitely should be "Strong rain" waterproof. Snow melts when you hold it. It sticks to your clothes too. When I was a kid and used to spend a whole day in snow, pants like these were a very good idea to put over my normal ones, as they are made out of some slippery fabric and snow doesn't stick to them.

Oh, and don't throw snowballs in anyone's head. They can hurt a lot.

TL;DR: Water is a bitch.

[–]lordlicorice 57 points58 points ago

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That's an extremely ghetto solution to snow pants. When I was a kid we had big puffy pants which were like filled jackets for the legs:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71LN3kKyoGL._SL1500_.jpg

[–]Rutmeister 10 points11 points ago

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Might aswell save you some trouble and use on of these: http://www.idefixteko.se/upload/410-54.jpg

[–]TheNr24 7 points8 points ago

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Whoa, how do you even get in?

[–]hydrogenous 32 points33 points ago

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They construct it around you

[–]sirwillis 4 points5 points ago*

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I imagine this looking like iron man getting into his suit

edited for grammar

[–]Jables237 10 points11 points ago

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I would probably unzip the coat and then put my legs in one at a time.

[–]TheNr24 3 points4 points ago

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Me too.

[–]Rutmeister 5 points6 points ago

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Magic.

[–]vagijn 3 points4 points ago

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This is standard gear for Norwegian schoolchildren in winter. It's called a 'parkdress' here, or simply refered to as 'dress'. Children play outside every day of the year at school.

(Or well, I have friends way up north in Norway, they stayed inside 4 days last year. Because daytime temperatures droped below -20 Celcius / -4 F...)

[–]trevoragraham 2 points3 points ago

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YES thrift store snow mobiles suit FTW. affordable and not chance of snow going up the back of your jacket...

[–]animalcule 11 points12 points ago

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Snoveralls! They're also really helpful if you wear them over a coat so when you slide down a snowy hill you don't get a ton of snow up your back.

[–]Conurbashon 14 points15 points ago

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Wait. Over a coat? I have never in my life seen someone do that.

[–]animalcule 1 point2 points ago

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Not a super puffy jacket, but something more like a ski coat. Then wear the snoveralls over the coat.

[–]TheNr24 1 point2 points ago

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Yet it makes perfect sense, although what if the snow is coming down, like.. when it's snowing! You'd fill your snowverall up in no time..

[–]schwerpunk 3 points4 points ago

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Oh, wow. Where were you for my whole childhood?

[–]animalcule 3 points4 points ago

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No prob! I was sad when I outgrew the largest pair of snoveralls we had and had to graduate to snow pants. :(

[–]Airazz 3 points4 points ago

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Oh, I guess that would work too. Never really thought about that, since those pants worked just fine.

[–]newcontortionist[S] 6 points7 points ago

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Thanks, gonna buy some of those wind breakers for my clothes.

[–]kdellz 3 points4 points ago

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They also have special insulated snow pants if you plan on being out in the snow for an appreciable amount of time. Just layer over them as well, nothing is worse than bits of snow and ice trapped down your pants

[–]charbo187 2 points3 points ago

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swish pants!

[–]last1here 1 point2 points ago

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Everyone calls them that. I work at a sporting goods store parents come in all the time embarrassed because they don't know the real name and have to say swishy pants because thats what their kid calls them. I know whats they mean 10/10 times

[–]Miroudias 12 points13 points ago

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You know the person has never seen snow when he calls them "snow gloves".

[–]Monkey168 9 points10 points ago

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[–]newcontortionist[S] 1 point2 points ago

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LOL thanks, I'll have to wait to get paid.

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points ago

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I'm from buffalo , I'm used to many feet of snow. You'll think it's amazing the first time but that will change. Driving in it sucks . It's colder then you think.

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points ago

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I enjoy driving in snow.

[–]Dysalot 2 points3 points ago

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Same here, it takes the boring out of driving.

[–]LlsworthToohey 2 points3 points ago

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When your sitting in traffic for 2 hours because of an accident it is plenty boring.

[–]jennaberry 1 point2 points ago

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and it sucks once it mixes with the road salt and melts and gets nasty and brown

[–]allthewords 2 points3 points ago

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Just an aside, if you bought knit gloves of any kind, prepare for ALL THE SNOW to stick to them, ruining all your snow balls and freezing the shit out of your hands.

[–]philip1201 1 point2 points ago

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Also, there can be many kinds of snow, depending on the flake size, ambient temperature when it was falling, thaw/freeze cycles, and the current temperature. It can have a hard crust, but a flaky non-sticky inside, it can be powdery or practically solid. Freshly fallen snow below freezing is the best: it sticks to itself, and can be made compact, so you can use it for snowball fights, making snow men or even igloos.

Yellow snow is piss, brown snow is filled with poo, greyish-brown snow is mixed with salt - usually solid and dirty. Be careful that pebbles can sometimes be hidden in the snow, though that isn't common.

Don't wear a loose collar. Snow which manages to get to your skin on the chest or back feels colder than freezing your hands off.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

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Snow is awesome, till someone decides to grab a handful and put it down the back of your shirt.

Walking on ice is a great way to break a bone if you dont know what youre doing.

If youve never seen snow, I'm gonna assume you never drove on it. Its not as dangerous as people make it out to believe, you dont need to go at an incredibly insanely slow speed unless your car really is sliding, at the same time, dont go too fast.

Be careful of black ice, tin layer of ice on the road that you wont be able to see. Your car can easily slide out of control if youre going to fast and have some bad luck with it. If you are driving and start sliding, I know its not easy but try not to lose your shit. Dont try fumbling for your seatbelt, remember to turn the steering wheel into the direction that the rear of your car is sliding, let off the brake and gently apply the gas and you can regain control of your car. And if you can, put some weight in the trunk of yr car. A few bags of cat litter, some bags of sand if you can find any. And place them in the trunk, above your rear axle if you can find them. It will add weight to the car so it won't slide out so easily

[–]Dorkstick 12 points13 points ago

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You must not be from Canada. We can make snowballs with our anuses without anus gloves.

[–]muttonchopman 1 point2 points ago

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Oh, but I am. I'm just being mindful of those who haven't gone numb yet, as we have.

[–]sadistic4 2 points3 points ago

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i.. even if you're from the middle east... its fucking frozen ice crystals!

[–]wipeout4wh 1 point2 points ago

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frozen ice

As opposed to liquid ice?

[–]CrazyMcfobo 1 point2 points ago

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I'm from the UP so I get +50% cold resistance.

[–]dagbrown 1 point2 points ago

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A coworker of mine had just recently moved to Canada after spending his entire life in Egypt. After quite a lot of snow had fallen, he looked out of the window, and exclaimed, delightedly: "Snow dunes!"

[–]zippyajohn 133 points134 points ago

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[–]dp85 36 points37 points ago

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[–]reaper325 37 points38 points ago

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I know this seems a bit strange to post, but here goes anyway. It is my first time seeing snow.

This girl and I met at a club swim meet in half way around the country when I was 16. It turns out that she was from a team whose coach used to be an assistant coach at my high school. We really hit it off and afterwards talked constantly. For about 6 months, we would be talking on the phone at any given moment, and when we weren't talking on the phone we were texting each other. It predictably turned into a long-distance relationship. We were both heartbroken that we would never see each other, but we kept talking anyways. She was from North Carolina and I was from Florida, so I had never seen snow and she would always send me pictures of it during the Winter to tease me about it. She never knew this, but it actually really hurt when she sent me those pictures. To me, that snow that I thought I would never get to see became a symbol for never actually getting to see her. One day, I decided that I had had enough and I talked to her parents (who I had become friends by proxy to through her) and made plans to come up for Valentine's Day. She never knew that I was coming up, so for about a month ahead of time, I was just ecstatic that I would be able to see her. Come February 14th, I am on at the airport, my girlfriend's mom picks me up and drives me to their house. Girlfriend was still at school so I sit in her house talking to her mom, just waiting. It was cool outside, but not cold enough to snow, and there was only ice on the ground. I go outside to start waiting for Girlfriend to show up, and I see her car (she sent me a picture, so I knew it was hers) pull around the corner and I see it stop in the middle of the street halfway down the block. I knew she had seen me. I was visibly shaking with happiness when she got out of the car and I got to see her after six months of pretty much falling in love with her. Now what do you think happens when she gets to me and we share our first kiss? It starts snowing. It started snowing at the exact moment that we kissed.

tl;dr: Really romantic shit.

[–]SungTongs 12 points13 points ago

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A story with a happy ending on reddit? I was waiting for someone to slip on the ice or something.

But anyways, good for you man :)

[–]grant0 7 points8 points ago

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HOW DOES THE STORY END? Are you still together? As someone in a remarkably similar relationship, I MUST KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT.

[–]reaper325 1 point2 points ago

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Unfortunately, we broke up several months later at the same meet we met at. Neither of us had lost any feelings for the other, but she was going to bed crying every night because I couldn't be there and I was miserable as well. I broke it off (tearfully, I might add) the last night of the meet before we left in the morning. I don't regret doing it at all, we were young and missing out on the best years of high school because our head and heart were always thinking about the other and nothing else. We were miserably in love, if that makes any sense. We tried talking afterwards but it was making me hurt so much worse that I couldn't... She is happy now, new bf, at the college of her dreams. I still check up on her every now and then to make sure she is happy, apart from that we never speak.

Advice for long distance relationships, if you want to make it work, I think there needs to be some end goal where you physically end up together or see each other more than twice a year. I wish you the best of luck with yours!

[–]grant0 1 point2 points ago

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Oooo, that's not the happy ending I was hoping for, but it sounds like you made the right decision. I'm 4 months into my relationship and we're both managing to stay upbeat. We see each other 3x a year (so we're due for our next meeting in less than a week!) and will move together when we're both done school in 2.5 years. We miss each other lots and are sad that we're not together, but hopefully we can avoid your fate. Thank you for replying!

[–]Tallon 3 points4 points ago

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What a wonderful memory. I'm jealous! I hope you're still in touch.

[–]tombey12 3 points4 points ago

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Gave me the warm and fuzzies

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

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cool story bro.

[–]Bandit1379 90 points91 points ago

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Something I don't think has been mentioned here:

Snow in the daytime is BRIGHT!

Get some good polarized sunglasses.

[–]torekk 12 points13 points ago

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I love a sunny winter day, when shit turns so bright you can't even properly see anything.

[–]Ozlin 23 points24 points ago

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Then you go inside and it's like nighttime.

[–]Rajio 32 points33 points ago

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then by the time you look outside again its nighttime. fuck you, winter!

[–]allthewords 3 points4 points ago

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...love....I've never seen that spelling of FUCKING HATE.

[–]Zoyd 6 points7 points ago

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Yep, you don't wanna get this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_blindness#Cause

What he's saying is not only important, it's of the essence.

[–]insufficient_funds 6 points7 points ago

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Sunglasses AND sunscreen. Went skiing one year, ended up with blisters on my face/neck due to sun exposure.. bounces right up off the snow and burns the hell out of you

[–]ashleymorris 2 points3 points ago

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Snow in the moonlight is pretty bright, too. And gorgeous!

[–]allthewords 1 point2 points ago

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But prepare for those sunglasses to fog up like mad the moment you get anywhere warm.

[–]ModRod 65 points66 points ago

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I love the fail dog that goes after it.

[–]Arcon1337 16 points17 points ago

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Doggy see, doggy do.

[–]haackedc 8 points9 points ago

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Lol my dog would be like "Fuck that shit."

[–]aw8gr8f8 36 points37 points ago

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Don't fall for the 'lick the flag pole' trick either. That shit hurts.

[–]CatFiggy 5 points6 points ago

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Or at least bring a thermos of hot water, if you must (to pour on your tongue as you slowly pull it off).

[–]MobyChick 15 points16 points ago

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Pee works fine too

[–]CatFiggy 6 points7 points ago

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I'm not sure how one pees on one's own face as it's stuck mouth-level to a frozen pole, but alright.

[–][deleted] 18 points19 points ago

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I'm pretty sure that's called a "Grylls guzzle"

[–]notsureiftrollorsrs 1 point2 points ago

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Ask a friend.

[–]wasdninja 2 points3 points ago

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This seems funny on paper but i shit you not, do not try this. If you are unlucky the underside of your tongue will stick and you flinch your toungue is potentially fucked up for life. Not to mention that you will be stuck until someone fetches warm water (thats the funny part).

[–]redbullhamster 13 points14 points ago

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I helped a Hawaiian experience his first snow day. It didnt go as he expected.

Face Plant

[–]Ikronix 11 points12 points ago

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Fine, I'll be that guy.

Anyone have the full video for this gif?

[–]Ray229harris 2 points3 points ago

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I second this.

[–]kdellz 49 points50 points ago

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Is that first dog pooping as he goes?

[–]hounvs 13 points14 points ago

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I thought so too but if you look closely it's just his foot revealing dirt. The second dog does the same and it's always at the feet.

[–]Alfierulz 5 points6 points ago

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Then the second dog comes sliding down after him, sees the poop and attempts to get back up.

[–]AllTheDrippings 2 points3 points ago

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This might be my favorite gif!

[–]Conurbashon 5 points6 points ago

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I'm probably an idiot, but I really don't see it. There seem to be some leaves or other detritus on the snow, but I'm missing the pooping.

[–]megbreg 4 points5 points ago

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I believe he is. Snow is just that exciting.

[–]k3sta 2 points3 points ago

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I prefer to believe this... since I don't really know how exciting it is :(

[–]braomius 1 point2 points ago

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I thought it was too, I was in tears laughing.

[–]ksandifer138 9 points10 points ago

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I'm going to see some snow for the first time ever in February. Can't wait :) I'm so sick of south Louisiana

[–]JavaLSU 12 points13 points ago

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I grew up in new Orleans and saw my first real snow last year at the age of 31. It was awesome. I made a snow man. His name was Rob.

[–]ksandifer138 1 point2 points ago

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Good choice of names. I'm about an hour away from New Orleans. Cant wait to make a snow man :)

[–]TheNr24 1 point2 points ago

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Are there pictures of your friend Rob?

[–][deleted] 13 points14 points ago

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Just scrape some ice off from the inside if your freezer, it'll give you a rough idea what snow is like.

[–]pandaonreddit 4 points5 points ago

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forget the rules of snow just dive head first on a magic carpet sled down a huge hill (caution: trees)

[–]lordlicorice 1 point2 points ago

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The first rule of snow is that there are no rules of snow :D

[–]Slightly_Durnk 4 points5 points ago

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As soon as you posted this, every single Canadian went to the comments to tell you about what it's like.

[–]katzirra 20 points21 points ago

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Just to warn you... It is not soft and fluffy. It's wet, cold, and it will still hurt when you fall on it.

[–]lordlicorice 47 points48 points ago

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Depends on the snow. There is certainly very fine powdery snow which is soft and fluffy, but there's also snow like icy gravel which is hard.

[–]CatFiggy 1 point2 points ago

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Yeah. Good-for-skiing snow just fell and is still soft and fluffy; good snowball snow has melted a tiny bit and is compactible and crunchy.

[–]katzirra 0 points1 point ago

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The fine powdery snow generally lets you hit the ground (which still hurts). Unless Ohio gets more than four feet of powdery snow, I'm guessing it'll still be the uncomfortable hard stuff. Generally the large piles will be on the sides of roads that have been plowed, and that shit is not at all comfy, no matter how soft it looks.

[–]jumpbreak5 5 points6 points ago

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I live in Ohio and when we get anything more than a foot and a half of the fluffy stuff (which happens about 5 times per winter) you can do a belly flop onto the snow and be perfectly fine.

The thing is that those kinds of situations are a special treat even for those of us that live in these areas, so chances are OP will be enjoying 6" of freezing, hard slush.

[–]yabbadabbaderp 19 points20 points ago

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Canadian here: SUIT UP, gloves, hats, ears muffs, cover your NOSE, two pairs of EVERYTHING, layer up, don't skim on the THICK ASS SNOW BOOTS, you should resemble the michelin man and you SHOULD NOT be able to touch your hands to your sides.

[–]Tubbles 42 points43 points ago

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Dude he's seeing snow for the first time, he's not preparing to make camp for winter. Just grab a winter coat, and maybe some snow pants if you plan on playing in it.

[–]allthewords 3 points4 points ago

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Depends on where he is. If he's in Canada, SUIT UP!

[–]2muchCoding 1 point2 points ago

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Toque up!

[–]Shagomir 20 points21 points ago

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Minnesotan here: Shorts are fine till it gets down to 20 degrees (f) or so, then you want to wear actual pants.

I get by just fine layering a hoodie over flannel and wearing jeans all winter. If I'm going to be outside longer, I just wear long underwear.

[–]Alzir 7 points8 points ago

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Minnesotan here: I can confirm this is true.

[–]gerbs 1 point2 points ago

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God I wish it wasn't true, but just last week I wore shorts to the climbing gym. Of course, I was wearing a sweatshirt on top, because shorts and a pullover sweatshirt is somehow is a fashion statement in MN.

[–]just_some_redditor 11 points12 points ago

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[–]Figgler 1 point2 points ago

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This is how we do it in Aspen as well.

[–]simeon94 2 points3 points ago

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Englishman here: I overreact to every type of weather, but in a way that clearly illustrates I know nothing about genuine extremities. So I wear pyjamas under jeans in snow. Y'know, to keep warm...

I also complain about all weather, always.

[–]bigshocka 3 points4 points ago

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But don't look like Ralphie's brother from The Christmas Story.

[–]Siegy 3 points4 points ago

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If you do it right, you don't need any clothes.

Another Canadian Here. European Descend. Once you've gotten some experience, go for the Full Experience of Snow! Find a Sauna.
Find a friend experienced with Saunas; go with them. (Don't try this alone.) Wait for a fresh snow fall. Get Naked. Get nice and hot in the Sauna (let your friend who's experienced with Sauna's tell you how hot; you don't want to get too hot.) Run out into the snow and roll around until you can't stand it anymore. Find that Sauna again and warm up. Slippers are a good idea for the run back and forth to the Sauna as every step will feel horrible in the snow, particularly on the way back. Awesome Rush!

[–]Shagomir 1 point2 points ago

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Minnesotan with Finnish Heritage here: Listen to this guy.

[–]JavaLSU 2 points3 points ago

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That seems like a bit of overkill. I saw snow for the first time last year. Around 8 inches. I had gloves, a sweater and a leather jacket and I was fine.

I guess it all depends on where he'll be and how cold it is there.

[–]zdiggler 1 point2 points ago

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Don't forget the most important thing. fucking wool socks!

[–]me1505 1 point2 points ago

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Irish in Scotland here: just get so drunk you don't notice.

But don't stay out too long or you'll die.

[–]wasdninja 1 point2 points ago

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cover your NOSE

Please don't do this. It seems like a good idea since your nose gets pretty cold but it is not. You breathe, moist up the fabric and that creates a larger risk for frostbite in areas that are already at a relatively high risk. Don't cover you mouth for the same reason.

If you are in a environment that is extremely cold (think below -15C) it is good practice to watch eachothers faces for signs of frostbite. They appear as white dots and high risk spots are fingertips, nosetip, toes and cheeks. If you get frostbite it is important that you get inside, away from the cold. As with all injuries don't mess with it if you can get a doctor to do it for you. It should always be a priority to get to a doctor.

If you have to do something on your own realize that it will hurt like fucking hell. Your skins has frozen and when it thaws that will hurt. Whether you can do something about it depends on how deep the freezing has gone. If it's through and through don't even think about touching it; it requires professional treatment. If the frost is on the surface you can feel it by gently rubbing it. If it moves that is a sign that it is not deep frozen. If your hands are too cold to work ask a friend to put their hand on the frozen spot to thaw it. Bodyheat is the best thing to use since it is not too fast nor to slow to thaw it. Feet are thawed by putting them in a friends armpits. Give people with frostbite something warm to drink so their core temperature is kept up.

You are very unlikely to ever need to use any of this though so don't be paranoid. Watching your friends' faces is a good tip though, especially if you are going skiing or such.

[–]lameparadox 3 points4 points ago

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Where do you live? And which snow-bound place will you be going?

[–]newcontortionist[S] 14 points15 points ago

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I am from California. I moved to Ohio.

[–]Coffeepillow 15 points16 points ago

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Ohio, huh? Get ready to never see the sun again...

[–]ForeverJimRome 25 points26 points ago

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You will learn to hate it pretty quickly

[–]CptHaddock 10 points11 points ago

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I was assuming you were from Africa or something. I thought most of America would see snow at some point.

/ignorant European

[–]CyborgUnicorn 3 points4 points ago

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I'm from the state of Florida and my 40-something year old mother has never seen snow (neither have I, but her age makes it a bit more impressive).

Stupid snow. It's probably overrated anyway. ಥ_ಥ

[–]Durzo_Blint 2 points3 points ago

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A lot of the time it sucks, but Christmas is always better with snow on the ground. And sledding. One of the funnest things I've ever done was sled down my aunt's dirt road in New Hampshire. She lives up a mountain and the road to her house is a long winding dirt road. When it snowed me and my sister went flying down it like it was a ski slope. It sucked walking back uphill through 6 inches though. Took us a half hour to get back.

[–]Bear4188 2 points3 points ago

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California gets a ton of snow. This guy probably never left his city.

[–]FinnTheFickle 1 point2 points ago

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California's pretty ginormous, he could live a perfectly full life never leaving the snow-free portion of the state.

[–]AllPowerfulWaffle 17 points18 points ago

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I feel so sorry for you.

[–]rootbeerslam 3 points4 points ago

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Welcome to Ohio. Watch out for the jackasses in pickup trucks driving in snow.

[–]synimbricate_samael 2 points3 points ago

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Snow is SO AWESOME! :D I hope you have a good time!

[–]Mattson 2 points3 points ago

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I remember the first time I saw snow... I was 19. I was born and raised in Southern Florida and moved to Canada six years ago.

I remember being awed just by seeing my first frozen puddle. A few storms came through with a few flakes but no accumlation... I was so giddy.

Then in November we got our first storm. That first day was one of the best in my life. I went out side and made snow angels... I shoveled out four of my neighbors cars before I said 'fuck this' and never wanted to do it again.

I noticed the top comment is some tips about snow... here are some I learned.

  1. Not all snow is great for making snow balls... in fact the perfect snow for snow balls is kind of rare... a good rule of thumb is if it's freezing or near freezing you should be good to go.

  2. Don't kick snow banks. You ever hear of a comminuted fracture? Just don't kick snow banks.

(on a side note that was my first xray in Canada and the fact that I was able to go to the ER without even being asked about insurance was mindboggling... let alone the lack of copays)

[–]gadafgadaf 3 points4 points ago

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if you don't live with snow with snowdays while your young then you are seriously getting robbed.

[–]jaaackrabbit 2 points3 points ago

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OMG ARE YOU ME?? i am in the exact same boat as you and i am SO MOTHERFREAKIN EXCITED EEEE

[–]batsh1t_crazy 2 points3 points ago

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On a side note, my dog 'Chelsea' does this too. She's a lab / mix (possibly boxer or bull something).

So one day my husband and I are at the dog park letting the dogs run wild like usual, though, this day the 4 inch snow was trodden down hard to an thick iced surface. All of a sudden she belts past us at top speeds, throws herself down onto her side and basically surfs like this for about 15 feet loving every second of it!

my husband and I almost died laughing at her. I guess everyones individual with 'certain' :D characteristics. We were asked how we did we "teach her to do that"? LOL dogs are mental :)

[–]whostherat 1 point2 points ago

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I went to college in New England and my friend was from Virgin Island. He had never seen snow. Watching him during the first snowfall was HILARIOUS. He couldn't believe how cold it was so like the other people said - wear warm clothing. I hope you get a good snow that is soft and fluffy and not the slushy mix bullshit. We were young and immature so instead of a snowman he made a huge penis out of show that could be seen from a lot of the dorms in our area. What else do you expect an 18 year old to do during his first snowfall?

Congrats!

[–]rabbitambulance 1 point2 points ago

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I totally envy you.

On the other hand: The first time I took my dog out in the snow, I was totally psyched about what his reaction was going to be. He didn't even do a double take. Turns out he's generally completely oblivious to weather. Which is great when it's raining.

Scumbag pet owner: Replies to your post, turns it into a story about his animal.

[–]Badaboom78 1 point2 points ago

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If you are going to do this, make you you wear a neck-tube or scarf. From a concerned Canadian.

[–]mmhawyeah 1 point2 points ago

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It will be exactly like that if you get a fun sled. I recommend this one.

[–]CatFiggy 1 point2 points ago

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I actually recommend a more flat sled. Like, looks-like-a-warped-nap-mat sled. It's smooth on the bottom and the fastest I've ever been on.

[–]BostQ 1 point2 points ago

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I'm so freakin' tired of snow.

[–]clamskittles 1 point2 points ago

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Oh this is so fun! Oh fuck this shit is cold! Oh this is not very fun!

[–]Miroudias 1 point2 points ago

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Yeah... You'll like it as you are day-dreaming about how beautiful it is all the while getting rear-ended by some asshole who thought his car could stop 30Ft. away from yours like it does in the Summer... On three inches of fucking snow.

[–]GoonerGirl 1 point2 points ago

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When it snows the thing I love the most is how still everything looks. It makes everything so peaceful.

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[–]IcedZ 1 point2 points ago

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OMG, I remember my first time. That gif is underwhelming for what I did. I didn't see snow until I was 22. It's awesome! But as others have said, be prepared to lose feeling in your fingers.

[–]wasdninja 1 point2 points ago

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Advice from an average Swede: it is subject to sharply diminishing returns. Be glad that you don't have to trudge around in it for a couple of months. I recommend that you enjoy the shit out of it while it lasts :)

[–]HomeHeatingTips 1 point2 points ago

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One of the best thing about snow is how bright it is. The sun sets around 5:00 in winter here and when there is snow on the ground, and ambient lighting around, You can see forever. It's not dark like in the summer, and if the moon is out plus snow on the trees and ground its like day.

[–]1stXer 1 point2 points ago

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[–]TinHao 1 point2 points ago

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Yeah, that will be fun until your pants pockets and jacket is full of (now melting) snow.

[–]Mouzone -1 points0 points ago*

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Bring a water bottle. Eating snow actually dehydrates you and you lose more water then you think when you are bundled up in winter clothing. Have fun :D

Edit: I should have said, eating snow increases your risk of dehydration. Your body uses more energy in the process of melting it then you gain by eating it.

[–]Hutty590 29 points30 points ago

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also don't eat yellow snow

[–]bondenn 18 points19 points ago

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Actually, there's a 50/50 chance that it's beer.

[–][deleted] 10 points11 points ago

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Worth the risk

[–]freeTrial 4 points5 points ago

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Never lick anything metal when its below freezing. Bottled water or beer would help out in this situation... the warmer the better.

[–]sumoshart 1 point2 points ago

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Sure, but new or used beer?

[–]fernguts 21 points22 points ago

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It's a myth that snow dehydrates you. It's made of water, remember?

The risk in eating snow pertains to hypothermia. On the upside, if you're hiking, skiing, or snowshoeing, eating snow is a good way to keep yourself from getting too hot from the exertion, which can lead to sweating, which itself can lead to hypothermia.

[–]aSchoolForAnts 5 points6 points ago

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Dehydrates you? ...this is uh, how do you say, wrong. :/ Eating snow will only aid in hydration. But yeah you will sweat your ass off if you're over-bundled, or skiing/boarding, or both. A lot of first time snow-goers go waaaaayyy overboard with bundling up.

[–]guyguy23 6 points7 points ago

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It won't really dehydrate you more - the problem with snow is that it's composition is at a 10/1 ratio. That means that one inch of rain will equate roughly ten inches of snow. Ice crystals cover a larger area than a water droplet will, so the snow only looks bigger when in turn you would have to have ten inches of snow, in a one inch square area, to equate about an ounce of water. Basically, you'd need eighty inches of snow to get one glass of water at eight ounces. So, it's not going to dehydrate you more, it will just not hydrate you properly to begin with. Source: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080106075932AA6vMjf

Yea I know that's only yahoo answers but it's true.

[–]Deuryn 0 points1 point ago

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Keep us informed. Having lived for the first 13 years of my life in an area that had snow nearly half the year, I'm quite used to the idea of it. I'd be really interested to hear about someone's first experiences with it.

[–]Orpheus7 0 points1 point ago

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I have never seen snow either. Enjoy it for me :)

[–]veraciousful 0 points1 point ago

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How much snow does Ohio get, usually? Some places don't get much. Snowfall will be a few inches that cover things every so often but never much more than that in some places in southern Ontario. It's less fun in the snow when there's less of it. The more there is, the more you can do with it.

[–]derrman 1 point2 points ago

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There is a lot in Northern Ohio because of the lake effect, but Columbus hasn't had any yet other than a rain/snow mix that was about 75% rain anyway. We had almost 8 inches in NE Ohio in early November, so it varies.

[–]Mithrandir23 0 points1 point ago

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Yeah, snow is some pretty cool stuff. I remember my childhood (actually not that long ago), when snow was fluffy and nice. The last few winters, it was just wet and cold. In that case you just want to go south (except when on the southern hemisphere, of course). ;_;

[–]patman21 0 points1 point ago

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I love how everyone's trying to bundle you up. Here's my input: Go outside with your jacket on and maybe some gloves. Add layers as necessary.

[–]BestNannyEver 0 points1 point ago

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I didn't see anyone else mention it so I thought you should know. One makes snowballs by rolling them. When I discovered this as an adult I laughed and said, "Like in Scooby Doo?"

[–]Vicinus 0 points1 point ago

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Don't forget: Avoid yellow snow at all cost!

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be careful of the ice under the snow (high chance that there will be). also, if youve never seen snow, you arent prepared for the coldness of the environment youll be in. it will be cold.

[–]James-VZ 0 points1 point ago

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I lived in Houston for all my life until I joined the Air Force, at which point they stationed me in Utah (which, you'll note, is NOT Australia, motherfuckers). The first time I saw snow it was about 3 feet of it overnight, and the only thing I could think to do whilst trudging through it was jump as high as I could into it.

Hint: Don't do this. It was like landing on solid ground, and not pleasant at all. Good luck in your snow adventures, though.

[–]jimothyL 0 points1 point ago

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Snow is awesome, until you have to drive on it.

[–]stop_being-a-dick 0 points1 point ago

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[–]whoopguru 0 points1 point ago

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I hate snow. You won´t like it, trust me.

[–]Rockran 0 points1 point ago

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Don't bother bringing snow back for show and tell in school. Your class mates won't believe your claim it's snow.

Damn skeptical classmates back in the day...

[–]jrhg13 0 points1 point ago

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Hey! I just saw snow for the first time of my life a couple of weeks ago! And I'm CRAZY about it. I stopped walking and started sliding everywhere.

Also you have to taste it, especially when it's not compacted.

I love snow, everything is so much better with snow around. Also, the sound and feel of stepping on it.

Get in a snowball fight! Ilovesnow,ilovesnow,ilovesnow.

[–]Always_Leaves_You_Ha 0 points1 point ago

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I've never seen snow either

[–]Bachmed 0 points1 point ago

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It's a lot colder than most think, and sure as fuck isn't fluffy and soft like on cartoons

[–]Whatsername868 0 points1 point ago

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Ditto! 21 and a half and never seen it, thanks to living in Florida and traveling at all the wrong times/to the wrong places. Keeping my fingers crossed that it snows in NYC between Christmas and New Years when I hopefully go up there...

[–]bdaycakeremix 0 points1 point ago

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[–]Vykoden 0 points1 point ago

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You should come to Notbacon on PvE. Boosh and me and jk are still playing, and we'd love to have you join us. :)

[–]Heyitscharlie 0 points1 point ago

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I don't remember my first time seeing snow because i see it every year but what i do know is that it gets old pretty fast, the fresh powdery snow is great and i wouldn't trade it for the world, especially if its on a fairly warm day but the snow that melts then refreezes has extremely sharp edges that hurt like hell.

[–]Skreech2011 0 points1 point ago

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Make sure to write your name in the snow with your pee! I know a lot people who do this every winter. I know I do. ;)

[–]MrSmiley888 0 points1 point ago

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You aren't missing much, trust me.

[–]djdalek 0 points1 point ago

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suggestion: sunglasses. Snow reflects sunlight and is very, very, bright on sunny days.

[–]Elidor 0 points1 point ago

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Snow is wonderful for the first 30 minutes. Then it gets old.

[–]fangsby 0 points1 point ago

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As long as you don't have to shovel it, you'll love it!!! When you're soaked and cold, come inside, warm up some soup, change into dry clothes and kick back!

[–]LoboDaTerra 0 points1 point ago

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Maybe not necessary depending on how much snow you're talking about. But snow pants are awesome. Keep you totally dry and warm, and they're fun to wear.

[–]qwb3656 0 points1 point ago

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snow blows, you aint missing much

[–]nexexcalibur 0 points1 point ago

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dont create avalanche!!!

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Snow is not as cool as it looks. snow makes your feet and pants wet. you have to shovel it... It caves roofs in if it gets too high...

FUCK SNOW.

[–]cstonerun 0 points1 point ago

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Snow sucks. It's cold and wet.

[–]ruddelsticks 0 points1 point ago

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What on earth were those brown specks that just magically appeared as the first dog slid down the hill?

[–]Sigvard 0 points1 point ago

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The first time I played in snow I broke my leg.

[–]crashinworld14 0 points1 point ago

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So, best part of the gif is the other dog trying to mimic the first dog, only to go "fuck it," and run down the hill anyway.

[–]joequin 0 points1 point ago*

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A band from Florida was touring in upstate new york and came out to party after. It started snowing and two of the tattooed tough guys in the band who had never seen snow ran outside and started skipping and trying to catch snow on their tongues.