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For reasons better explained by a qualified meteorologist (for example, local favorite Ben Able of 90.7 KWMU), St. Louis frequently experiences dramatic shifts in weather from one day to the next. Last spring, on more than one occasion, it snowed one day and was warm enough for T-shirts and shorts the next. That said, the pattern of seasons remains relatively constant. The range of conditions goes from quite cold in the winter (bring lots of fleeces, sweatshirts, gloves, a hat, and a winter coat), to unbearably hot and muggy in the summer. Fall and spring, though, are two delightful seasons. Warm and sunny at first, fall tapers off into cool breezes, gorgeous foliage changes, and hazy golden sunsets. And spring in St. Louis is well worth the wait through the often agonizingly long winter. Trees and flowers bloom and blossom all over campus, temperatures reach warm but rarely unpleasant highs, and most importantly, students suddenly begin wearing less clothing than before. All of those pasty white bundles of overworked, sun-deprived students finally shed their layers and show off their occasionally sexy bodies.

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Weather at Washington University in St. Louis

wustlbears

'15

International Studies

3.5

B

Windy in Winter

During the winter, it can get really windy and that is the worst while walking between classes or to/from the dorms. Underclassmen usually live about 10-15 minutes away from classes and so that walk can be brutal in the wind. However, in the fall and spring, it is GORGEOUS and it is hard to make people stay inside.

Dec 30, 2011

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Weather at Washington University in St. Louis

bx1th0j

'14

Finance

4.2

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Exciting

Be prepared for some tornado warnings every now and then.

May 07, 2011

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Weather at Washington University in St. Louis

dook

'14

Art History

3.8

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Four Seasons

beautiful weather! you get to see all four seasons, which might bother some people, but is a great experience for some people who don't have that where they come from. the weather can get a tad capricious though.

Oct 18, 2010

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Lots of time outside

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Lots of time outside The weather in St. Louis is tumultuous to say the least. However, the University makes every effort to build outdoor facilities. Every campus eatery has outside seating, and students spend a large majority of time outside.

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Going green

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Going green Washington University's campus is exceptionally green in every sense. The environment plays a huge role in University policy and has led to the implementation of rules that ban the sale of water bottles and ban smoking on campus. Additionally, Washington University has many LEED-certified buildings. Atmospherically, the campus is inviting and beautifully laid out.

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Study habits

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Study habits Washington University is academically demanding. However, the campus atmosphere changes dramatically in the spring when students leave the library and spread out around campus to study.

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