Hi there,
Ive just joined the site - I'm relocating to the NJ area for work - am originally from Australia but also lived in London for 7 years. It's summer here in Australia now and I'm dreading coming back - I've never faced the levels of cold you guys get there - any advice? It doesnt get as cold in London (usually) so I have nothing to compare it with! I kind of feel like I should be buying ski gear?!
Sonal
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I second Will. I've been in London in winter. It's gets somewhat colder here but the big difference is the level of snow. We're still dealing with a blizzard that left 2 feed of snow on Sunday. Columbia sportswear and thermals are a safe bet.
Thanks guys!Its 40 degrees (celsius) here today - nice and hot and I return Jan 11th so im not going to be happy :( Thanks for the recommendations! I just bought a pair of Ugg boots here and waterproofed them. Do you slip when you're walking around (black ice)? Will i need snow boots?
Im going to try and get to an event straight away to meet some of you lovely people - it can be so isolating moving to a new country. I feel really welcome already - thanks!
If your going to be skiing or any actives in the snow i would go and get base layers (techwick or any thing like it) it helps insulate you but also helps to wick sweat from your body when needed. You can always use thermals but cotton doesn't wich sweat from your body, and when wetness is on your body in the cold, it never turns to be a good thing.. AND LAYER UP!! and cover that neck!
I think you should be fine with Uggs I have a pair (non girlie ugs, the black leather mens uggs) and they work pretty well as winter boots for me but those, again are leather not like regular uggs
Definitely bring snow boots! Which county will you be living in? Central and North Jersey just got hit with a blizzard where some of us got over 2 feet of snow. You can definitely slip in black ice and snow. But you will get used to it and won't be the only one (I nearly slipped yesterday and even today). You just have to be careful.
As to fashion...definitely Columbia outwear, fleece, and to heck with fashion, thermals work wonders.
Benita
Sonal said:
Thanks guys!Its 40 degrees (celsius) here today - nice and hot and I return Jan 11th so im not going to be happy :( Thanks for the recommendations! I just bought a pair of Ugg boots here and waterproofed them. Do you slip when you're walking around (black ice)? Will i need snow boots?
Im going to try and get to an event straight away to meet some of you lovely people - it can be so isolating moving to a new country. I feel really welcome already - thanks!
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