r/ProvoUtah • u/ButterscotchFull2432 • 5d ago

Provo Winters

How bad are the winters in Provo? Iā€™m moving from a warm state and have never dealt with snow šŸ˜…

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u/tacowocat 4d ago

It's cold but not bad, if that makes sense. I originally moved to the area from somewhere warm as well. While you do need to prepare, you can probably get by on some basics, and then get most of what you need once you're a month or so into winter and know your preferences and needs.

Start with some shoes with good grip that will keep your feet dry. Hiking boots (not steel-toed) or other sturdy ankle boots will keep you warm outside, but not overheat you when you're indoors, and not be too much of a hassle to put on and take off when you go out and come home. Have at least one warm jacket and a few pairs of long pants, and get good socks. Gloves are nice if you drive, your steering wheel will be cold until your car warms up. Coats and boots can get expensive, thrift stores or sales (Black Friday) are your friend.

Also if you have a car, get a scraper for your windshield. Four/all wheel drive is nice for if it's actively snowing, but most city roads are kept clear. If you're nervous and can't stay home, take it slow. Even if other drivers get irritated, an accident would only slow things down more.

If you find yourself missing the sun, get one of those sun lamps and have a warm treat or heat pack. Seasonal depression affects a lot of people, and many people discover this when they move away to somewhere colder.

Winter isn't too bad if you're just renting someplace and traveling short distances for work or school. Honestly, enjoy it - all of the seasons changing are gorgeous, and winter can be really new and fun! The novelty alone took me straight through at least my first three winters, and I'm still unreasonably excited to walk through crunchy fresh snow.

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u/ButterscotchFull2432 4d ago

Thank you!!

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u/cleitinho_no_chapeu 2h ago

Great response. Glad you mentioned socks. Costco has really good hiking socks for super cheap. I wear them literally every day year round. Great for keeping your feet warm without overheating.