Find Out How Michigan Residents Deal With Cold Winter Dread

If you live in Michigan, cold weather is a part of life. If you are new to the cold, here are things Michiganders do to help deal with cold winter dread.

Michigan Gets Cold in the Winter

Michigan winters are cold, whether we have snow or not. I don't like freezing temperatures, but there is a lot I enjoy doing in the winter, and ice fishing is one of them. I also fish in the river, go tubing, and snowmobile (provided we have snow).

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If you moved to Michigan from a warmer climate like Florida, it will take time before you get used to living here during winter. Michigan offers many options on what you can do in the colder months that may help you cope with the winter dread.

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How Michigan Residents Deal With Cold Winter Dread

A poster on the Michigan Reddit page recently moved to Michigan from a warmer climate and asks locals how they deal with the colder months, and below is what Michiganders had to say:

I don't know if you will get used to the cold, but there are many ways to embrace it

I like that, "You've got to lean in," and the advice on warmer clothes.

This poster has some sound advice, especially if you have no desire to play in the snow.

Fresh air is good air, even if it's cold air.

I would learn downhill skiing before you attempt cross-country skiing; it will help build those ski legs.

That poster may not have to mow, but that gets replaced with shoveling snow. I recommend a snowblower or a plow. It can be fun.

I never thought of that, but it's a great idea.

Some great indoor things to do in the winter.

That poster just dropped the "mic."

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On that note, this is the best Reddit thread I have seen for advice on a topic. If you want to see more or add a suggestion, click here.