BOS: Snow In December?
Mar 18, 2021, 3:22 pm
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BOS: Snow In December?
I've been to Boston a few times, and have always enjoyed it. But I don't think I've been before in December. This year, we are going to be going to Europe for Christmas, and will first travel to Boston for Dec. 18-21 before heading across the pond. I assume it will be cold, but does it normally snow in Boston in December? Or does that not usually happen until Jan or Feb?
Mar 19, 2021, 8:42 am
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I've been to Boston a few times, and have always enjoyed it. But I don't think I've been before in December. This year, we are going to be going to Europe for Christmas, and will first travel to Boston for Dec. 18-21 before heading across the pond. I assume it will be cold, but does it normally snow in Boston in December? Or does that not usually happen until Jan or Feb?
2. This will be December in the northern latitudes - it will be cold and likely some snow whether BOS or most places in Europe.
3. Pack for warmth.
4. Answer anyway is: Global Warming (i.e. what ever the weather is/will be, it will get blamed).
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Mar 19, 2021, 6:28 pm
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I've been to Boston a few times, and have always enjoyed it. But I don't think I've been before in December. This year, we are going to be going to Europe for Christmas, and will first travel to Boston for Dec. 18-21 before heading across the pond. I assume it will be cold, but does it normally snow in Boston in December? Or does that not usually happen until Jan or Feb?
hard to forecast because as with all northeast storms you have a hard to predict rain -snow line.
Mar 20, 2021, 12:34 pm
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Mar 23, 2021, 12:18 am
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OK, thanks, everyone. I assumed that it would get cold, so I was packing layers. But I have no sense of balance, so if there is snow, I'll need some kind of snow boots to protect myself. Thanks for the info.
Mar 23, 2021, 7:54 am
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I was in town last month when there was a decent snowfall. While I was happy to be wearing boots (low cut boots, but not snow boots), I would have been fine wearing sneakers.
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Mar 23, 2021, 10:26 am
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Mar 24, 2021, 2:46 pm
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I remember growing up there the weather forecasters always said Boston had about a 25% change of a white Christmas in any given year. Most likely you won't get hit with a major snow storm but it's certainly possible. Downtown closer to the water gets more rain/sleet/mix than inland does in a lot of storms.
No need to pack a proper full on snow boot like Sorels, but a lower cut waterproof shoe/boot is very practical for New England winters. There's a reason LLBean boots are so popular around there, though that style isn't for everyone.
No need to pack a proper full on snow boot like Sorels, but a lower cut waterproof shoe/boot is very practical for New England winters. There's a reason LLBean boots are so popular around there, though that style isn't for everyone.
Mar 26, 2021, 1:01 pm
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1) Always a chance of snow
2) Boston typically gets less snow than suburbs
3) Boston knows how to clear snow, so unless there's a huge amount it won't impair mobility and, as others say, won't require as much in the way of boots.
2) Boston typically gets less snow than suburbs
3) Boston knows how to clear snow, so unless there's a huge amount it won't impair mobility and, as others say, won't require as much in the way of boots.
Mar 26, 2021, 7:26 pm
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I experienced my first snow in Spokane when I was about 20, and could not stand up straight, even with sneakers. Kept slipping and falling over while trying to stand on the sidewalk. It wasn't until I got snow boots that I was finally able to stand up. You have no idea how difficult standing in snow is if you have no sense of balance.
Mar 26, 2021, 7:28 pm
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