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It’s often said that people talk about the weather when there’s nothing else to converse about. At Macalester, sometimes it’s the only thing to talk about. Minnesota is a hotbed for out-of-control seasons and weather. The fall months range from hot to temperate to chilly, depending on how long summer chooses to stick around for during the school year. Midway through autumn, the air gets noticeably crisper, and seeing your breath cloud up outside will be a regular occurrence until at least March. Snow follows soon after, and winter in Minnesota blows through full force. Believe everything you’ve heard about this state’s wicked winters because not only will your hair freeze, but little ice crystals will hit your face on the way to class while you navigate icy sidewalks and snow banks. Spring comes after a long-awaited arrival, but it usually teases students with meltdowns followed by snow showers. Snow soon turns to rain, which leads to muddy puddles all over campus, but there’s usually a solid month of good hanging-out-on-the-quad weather for students to enjoy before school ends.

Students should pack for anything and everything. It’s been known to snow on Halloween in Minnesota, but in recent years, the area has also had 60-degree days in November. The weather in Minnesota just can’t seem to make up its mind, but when it does, it comes with a vengeance. Students from warmer climates might want to invest in long underwear and a healthy winter wardrobe equipped with puffy sweaters and down jackets. Though temperatures during the winter months dip below 0 degrees Fahrenheit, the thermometer also soars past 100 degrees in the summertime. Counteracting and beating the weather on a daily basis is an art that involves layering your outfits so you can peel off or put on items to hit your optimal temperature.

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amohamme

Political Science and Government '14

2.3

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Cold and Humid

MN is known to be the coldest state in the US. It snows ALL the time, and we end up having to cancel a few classes here and there.

Sep 22, 2011

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dontkidakidder

Political Science and Government '13

1.9

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Point of Bonding

The weather sucks from November to March/April, but when there's remotely decent weather, Mac kids make the most of it. Plus, the campus is so small and most of the dorms are connected, so you don't have to spend too much time outside if you don't want to.

Apr 20, 2011

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scots14

Philosophy '14

2.3

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Cold, but Not Horrible

It is really cold here and snows a ton, but it doesn't inhibit the social scene. Also, dorms are close to campus and campus is small, so its not that big of a deal.

Apr 15, 2011

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