State College has quite interesting weather patterns. We’ve experienced some beautiful snow storms and many ugly rainy days. The photo above was the image outside of my dorm a few days ago. This is why I love west halls and why I love the campus here at Penn State. The image I woke up to was absolutely beautiful. Everything was covered in snow, yet the sun was shining brightly. As much as I love the snow, I’ve grown to dislike it a bit seeing that I have to trek to classes in blizzards sometimes. When your a child and you live a carefree life and you can come home and ride your sled, you have a much different feeling towards snow. The abnormally warm weather that we have been experiencing has been great, but as an avid snowboarder I’m a bit disappointed. I am beginning to really believe in global warming. Over the past few years we haven't seen nearly as much snow as we have in the past. It is hard not to believe in global warming, or at least think that something is up, when one day its snowing, the next its 50 degrees, and then later in the week its snowing again. I was very excited to bring up my snowboard when I heard the valley usually receives a lot of snow, but that was not the case this winter. Yes, mountains make artificial snow but please, its not real snow. It all becomes ice overnight anyway. All things considered, I cannot wait for the spring weather to really kick in.
The weather on campus really is ridiculous. It fluctuates so frequently to the point that I have no idea to what to expect in terms of weather every day. The snowstorm did create some nice scenery, but I have also lost the love I had for snow as a kid or even a teenager. While snow is obviously the most fun when you're very young, at least, even in high school, the snow can get you off from school. Penn State, however, NEVER cancels class for snow, so I don't have much to look forward to when I see snow in the weather forecast. I do not snowboard either, though I would love to, so I'm not usually looking for snow for that reason either. All in all, I am not a big fan of snow anymore.
ReplyDeleteThe weather this year is pretty unusual, I have to say. The daily switch between harsh, mild, and very mild weather almost never happens. Usually it's just cold until about April. This year is a bit of an oddity in terms of the day to day temperature. I actually still really love snow, but only while it is fresh. In my opinion, if it's cold enough, then there should be snow. Otherwise, what's the point of the cold weather? The first day after it has snowed is fantastic because everything is so picturesque. However, once the snow starts to become slush and get dirty it just loses that magical quality.
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