How bad is living in Denver, Co if I hate cold and snow?

I do not consider myself a cold-weather kind of girl. However, coming from Chicago, IL where winters meant gloomy, dreary, and downright COLD days - Denver is a breeze! Although we do get a fair amount of snow here, it really is nothing to complain about. read more

Own a good pair of snow boots. After living in Denver for 3+ years I FINALLY bought some Sorel’s and they are a game changer. Listen to weather advisories and know what you, as a driver, and your vehicle are capable of. Some of the main highways leading to the mountains do get shut down from time to time due to poor road conditions. read more

If you must move someplace that isn’t in the tropical belt, Denver’s a good choice. The city has invested in a ton of snow-removal gear and they know how to use it. It’s sunny more often than not and it usually melts quickly. read more