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Despite the state’s association with snow and dreary weather, Colorado is recorded as hosting more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Though it is almost impossible to avoid the occasional patch of ice while walking through the streets, there is one crucial difference between a Colorado winter as opposed to one on the East Coast—the sun. Regardless of the amount of snow that falls in the winter months, you can almost guarantee that you will wake up to sunshine the majority of your mornings.

Still, temperatures do drop considerably in the winter, and it forces many students to purchase additional clothes. You will need a variety of beanies to keep your head warm, because they are an essential item. Gloves are also important, as well as long underwear, a good pair of snow boots, and a warm jacket. A great place to find all these things would be at the North Face store, which is located conveniently close to campus. Yet, when you first arrive in August, expect temperatures to be in the 90s. These first few months into the semester require shorts and sleeveless shirts, though they will not be needed long. By November, the temperature is already dropping considerably.

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Deanna115

Psychology '15

3.8

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The Weather Changes Often

The weather in Colorado in general is very tempermental. One minute it cn be raining and the next it will be sunny. The weather changes often but the silverlining is that even the worst weather won't last long. You can expect to experience all four seasons when going to CU-Boulder and accompanying weather that come with it. It does snow in Boulder, not constantly but enough. Although the snow is great sometimes it does pile up and the school rarely closes.

May 22, 2012

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RBrugh

Marketing '13

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The REAL Sunshine State

While there is some beautifully snowy days in the winter, Colorado boasts beautiful weather and more than 300 days of sun every year

May 07, 2012

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custudent15

Psychology '15

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Absurd

The weather in Boulder is ridiculous. Over the course of one week, it can be 70 degrees and sunny one day, 50 degrees and raining the following day, 30 degrees snowing the next day, and 80 mph winds the day after that. Last semester, it was 80 degrees one day and then it snowed 12 inches the day after! The weather is absolutely unpredictable and at times really frustrating. On the plus side, however, Boulder gets over 300 days of sunshine a year because the weather changes so frequently.

Apr 11, 2012

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Engineering Center

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Engineering Center A pretty rainbow above the Engineering Center.

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Geese raid Kitt Pond

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Geese raid Kitt Pond This is a picture from the beginning of fall. Here, you see Kitt Pond and its inhabitants. There is a lot of wildlife that hangs out on campus! You will find ducks, geese, turtles, foxes, deer, and the occasional bear or mountain lion.

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First day of the spring...

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First day of the spring semester A new blanket of snow for the first day of spring classes in 2011.

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