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hoosieroriginal — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 13:52:07 GMT

In these winter months, seems one day it is 60 degrees, next day snowing (as it will be here today). I've heard some people say, if it's going to be winter, bring on the snow and cold. Others enjoy the small breaks the 50 and 60 degree weather give us. Which would you rather?

(Me, I enjoy having some warm days in between)

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Kardi — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:01:19 GMT

I'm in northern Ohio and our winter has been the same as yours. I love this milder weather with ups and downs, more unseasonably warm days than cold. I've experienced too many brutally cold, snowy winters in my life to not appreciate this.

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Allegheny — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:01:41 GMT

The part of the country whiere I live in isn't noted for having an abundance of sunshine during the year, so that makes winter even more weary. So I enjoy the occasional warm days.

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Mominohio — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:06:08 GMT

When I was a kid (and when I had a kid) I wanted winter. I wanted sled riding, snowman building, snow days off from school, and a white Christmas.

Now that I'm grown, and my kid is too, I am perfectly happy with a 'mild' winter. I do love the seasons, and the changes, but I have reached the point in my life where 'hard' winter could start mid December and be done by mid January, and I'd be perfectly fine with it!

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brii — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:06:33 GMT

I'm so happy for the breaks from the extreme cold and snow.

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spix — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:29:48 GMT

Really enjoying the breaks from Winter, tho I know it's not over, plus my gas bill loves it

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goldensrbest — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:39:53 GMT

Here in maine, last night we had a little snow, getting freezing rain now,and it is to turn to rain, after the horrible winter we had last winter, this winter has been a pleasure.

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2blonde — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:19:31 GMT

I'll take all the breaks I can get, thank you! I hate cold and snow.......(not necessarily in that order). It's pouring down rain here in NE Ohio today; and tomorrow it'll turn to snow again. We actually had four sunny and relatively warm days in a row here (Sat thru Tues)........a rare occurence any time of year here, let alone in February! Everyone (including me) was in a better mood.

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loveschocolate — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:24:06 GMT

A lot of Ohioans here. I am from southwest Ohio, and do enjoy the breaks. Rain right now, turning to snow later, but temps back up into the fifties again this weekend.

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ChynnaBlue — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:37:55 GMT

We just had three weeks where it was in the 80s and I had the AC on. (I can't open a window because there's so much pollen and we've had very high winds.) Then yesterday it was 57 when I left work, much colder than when I'd left my house in the morning, and I was freezing. I'd already changed my winter comforter for my summer quilt because it was too hot at night for the last few weeks and then last night it was in the 40s and will be colder tonight.

It's hard when the temperature fluctuates by 30+ degrees in 25 hours and 44 degrees in 36 hours. I'd rather have it be more consistent.

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MaggieMack — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:43:50 GMT

We once had a stretch of 30 days when it didn't get above zero. That gets old quickly. I love it when nature gifts us with a few days here and there that hold the promise of spring. We almost hit 60 one day last week, so many people were out walking their dogs, and you could just feel the cheerfulness in the air. More, please.

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gmkb — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:44:14 GMT

Because I live in Fl., I welcome those cool days in Jan. and Feb. when we put on long sleeve tops, closed shoes, long pants and a light jacket. It is a beautiful relief from the heat.

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SharkE — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:46:32 GMT

@loveschocolate wrote:
A lot of Ohioans here. I am from southwest Ohio, and do enjoy the breaks. Rain right now, turning to snow later, but temps back up into the fifties again this weekend.

In Genoa city, Wis home of Y&R they wear no sleeves, shorts and mini skirts in the park all thru the winter. LOL

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:49:15 GMT

Clearly, it depends on your climate.

I live in Southern California, and really look forward to the cooler months where the high is in the 60's and it's really chilly at night.

We've had some very hot weeks .... high 80s and low 90s .... bring back the cooler weather!!

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:53:36 GMT

If it's going to be a mild winter, I want the entire winter to be mild. If it's going to be cold, then I want it cold and I want snow. I can't stand all this back and forth.

I am in northern Ohio as well and this back and forth is killing my sinuses. I got a cold out of nowhere a few weeks ago and now I'm not sure if I have a sinus infection or what is going on. I wake up miserable every morning and now besides my nose being all stuffed up, I have a sore throat, probably from sinus drainage. I know the back and forth of this weather is causing my issues.

Today is miserable rain. I would rather have had snow than the deluge of rain we've had so far this morning.

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hoosieroriginal — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:23:55 GMT

@spix wrote:
Really enjoying the breaks from Winter, tho I know it's not over, plus my gas bill loves it

@spix-I have saved so much money this winter - I agree!!!!

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hoosieroriginal — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:26:34 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
Clearly, it depends on your climate.

I live in Southern California, and really look forward to the cooler months where the high is in the 60's and it's really chilly at night.

We've had some very hot weeks .... high 80s and low 90s .... bring back the cooler weather!!

I lived in San Diego most of my life - yes, know what you mean. Now in Indiana and really enjoying the milder winters here. We had a couple I didn't think I would survive!

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colliegirls — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:43:57 GMT

I'd rather live in summer weather forever!!

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Nightowlz — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:49:02 GMT

We had an ice storm Thanksgiving Weekend & Christmas Weekend & quite a bit of rain this winter. I like it cold because I sleep better. Not looking forward to the rain, humidity & heat. Our winter is over. It's 44° sunny & windy right now.

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cotton4me — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:49:50 GMT

The more warmth the better for me.

I love being outside and miss not being able to go out as much in the winter. When we had a 60 degree day recently I walked for miles.