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During the cold spell from November to about March, many students at Ithaca College become frustrated with extreme coldness and lack of sunshine. It is a drastic change from the sunny 80-degree weather they first encountered in August when they moved in. The beginning and end of the semesters are some of the happiest for IC students who love to lay out in the grass fields or play a game of Frisbee in the Academic Quad. When the warm months roll around, the beautiful fountains are turned on, and you can find many students eating lunch or relaxing by them. When the summer heat is pervasive, you will also find students flocking to the gorgeous gorges around the area. 

If you aren't from Upstate New York, the weather might be a complete shocker. The temperature frequently gets below zero in the dead of winter, and with the wind, can account for a deadly concoction of agony. Additionally, if it isn't snowing out, then it might be raining consistently for a good two weeks straight. Some necessities on campus are rain boots and a very warm winter coat followed by gloves and a hat. Fortunately, with all of the stairs and hills at IC, some students warm up while walking to the dining halls or class, and then the weather doesn't seem so bad. It's safe to say that at IC, you should really take advantage of the weather right when you arrive and also at the end of the semester because—if not—the snow and rain might seriously get you down during winter.

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JWillia29

'13

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

2.3

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SAD

There is a saying here that is "It looks like an Ithaca Day." An Ithaca day is a gray, dreary day with either rain or snow. I would say that at least 2/3 of the school year there is precipitation. It is funny when it turns sunny, because there will be people sunbathing when it is only about 50 out.

Jan 20, 2012

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KC1984

'07

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

4.2

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Ithaca Is Cold

Ithaca is gorgeous when you arrive in the fall and when you leave in the spring. Enjoy the nice weather when you can. It gets cold!

Jan 05, 2012

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carlyblake

'15

Public Relations

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Weather

It is Ithaca but so far the snow has not been bad. It rained a lot the first few months, basically every other week.

Dec 14, 2011

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