11 Things No One Tells You About Surviving An Indiana Winter
The first snowfall of the season officially came and left, which can only mean one thing: winter is upon us. Whether you’re new to the Hoosier state or a seasoned veteran, here are 11 things no one ever talks about when dealing with an Indiana winter.
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Winter doesn't care that it's still technically fall. If it wants to creep in early, out of the blue, it will.
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Temps warming up? Enter winter. Think it's almost springtime? Here comes winter. Planning a road trip? Yup, winter's laughing at you.
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Changing the clocks is supposed to help with this a bit, but in the Hoosier state, you're likely driving both to and from work in the dark. Thanks, winter.
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Are they in denial about the cold weather and trying to show winter they're in control? No one really knows, but you'll definitely see shorts even on a frigid, cold day.
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Be sure to invest in a really good snow shovel.
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Sure, there's no car to unbury, but you have to shovel out a driveway for your vehicle.
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Some will slow down, in case it gets slick, and others will speed up to try to beat the storm. It's chaos.
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Sure, it's slick and slippery, but look how pretty it is!
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Snow days have a very different meaning here.
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It's the worst.
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From awesome tubing slides to ice skating to horseback riding, you'll be surprised at the amount of fun you can have outdoors in the winter.
Make the most of this year’s winter by checking out this epic winter bucket list that will ensure you find fun activities for your family as the temperatures plunge.
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