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Bring a warm jacket, sweaters, and wool socks, because Gustavus experiences harsh winters. Living in the upper Midwest, cold weather starts in October and spring doesn’t usually come until the end of March (if we’re lucky), so plan accordingly. Freak snowstorms are known to happen in what should be classified as spring, and January weather is particularly brutal. But if winter sports are your forte, and you have free time from taking only one class during January term, this is the perfect time to play in the snow, “tray” down Old Main Hill with borrowed (ahem) cafeteria trays, or hit the Arboretum on cross-country skis. And don’t let cruel winter weather fool you; Gustavus experiences all four seasons—pack a fan and lots of tank-tops for the end of the summer. Between the humidity and lack of air conditioning in most dorms, it is necessary to pack for the heat.

Campus-wide breaks coincide well with the weather, so you don’t have to bring your year’s worth of clothes in one swoop. Pick up your winter clothes during reading break and your spring clothes during spring break in early April. Oh, and since the school is perched the on top of a hill with lots of open areas, the wind is a weather element that students can’t deny, giving the word “Gustie” new meaning. Pack a good wind-resistant jacket, and be prepared to face the elements head on. If there is one thing that is certain about Minnesota weather, it is that there is no predictability whatsoever.

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moor0804

'14

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

2.3

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Windy

It is ALWAYS windy on campus. It gets very cold in the winter, as expected, but the wind makes it worse

Feb 12, 2012

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gingersnap2541

'15

Drama and Theatre Production

3.1

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Our Own Windy City

The weather is normal for where we are in Minnisota but the campus is always windy. A calm day is a light breeze, bad days can have people walking in diagonal lines.

Nov 15, 2011

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ianshay

'13

Spanish Language and Literature

4.6

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Minnesota Winter With Extra Wind

It's windy on the hill a lot of times. I enjoy the snow, but it can be bitterly cold in the winter. Once or twice a year, classes are cancelled for the amount of snow. It's wonderful how when the weather is warm and sunny, people migrate outside to the campus lawns. And the fall colors in the arb and 7-mile park are spectactular.

Oct 17, 2011

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