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Surviving Columbus, Indiana Winters

You are never prepared.

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Surviving Columbus, Indiana Winters
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If you have lived in Indiana anytime during the winter months, you know that no one ever knows what to expect. It could be sunny and 60 degrees one day, and snowing with a high of 25 degrees the next day. As someone who has been living with Indiana weather her whole life, here are some tips on surviving an Indiana winter from me to you.

1. Expect the unexpected.

You could be outside wearing your favorite pair of sandals, capris, and a t-shirt one moment, and get caught in a freak snow storm the next. It seems drastic, but you better be prepared. Always carry a spare jacket, extra shoes and snow pants for those moments.

2. NEVER dress to impress.

Imagine, you put on your favorite pair of shoes, your best outfit and a new scarf. You may be surprised to find that there is a winter blizzard, or that there is a down pour of rain. Either way, your perfect outfit is ruined. So why not constantly wear a t-shirt, jeans stained with paint and the shoes that have been through too many Indiana winters.

3. Winter in March is a thing.

Oh, it's finally spring break. You get to relax and take off your huge winter coat, then BAM. Its 23 degrees and you don't know what hit you. Never let your guard down!

4. Just have fun!

Whether there is snow covering everything, it's raining nonstop, or sunny and 65; have fun. This life is crazy and weird, just like Indiana winters, but in the end you will remember those fun times. The weather is just a blip on the radar to your life.


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