Well we are in the middle of a snowstorm and the temps are ranging from 16F in far northern Wisconsin to 35F in Milwaukee.
Like the OP said - we do have furnaces in our houses! LOL
Introduce me to wisconsin?
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Well we are in the middle of a snowstorm and the temps are ranging from 16F in far northern Wisconsin to 35F in Milwaukee.
Like the OP said - we do have furnaces in our houses! LOL
LOL! OK, South Milwaukee (which is actually a suburb community) is not close to MATC at all! It's about 35-45 minutes away.
I just moved here from Shorewood! Grew up on Morris (my mom still lives there) and owned a house on Pinedale and just moved from a townhouse on Woodburn (just across from Culver's) to Antigo in August!
hmm. maybe it was another college that was right next to his house. I get mixed up between the names. i just went to go visit my uncle and look at colleges about two months ago and we looked at 5 colleges so i guess i got mixed up sorry guys. whatever college he lives next to it is right down the road
No, there is a branch of MATC in South Milwaukee - it's just that many of us think of the main campus, in downtown Milwaukee, when we think of MATC! So, you were right - I just didn't think of that campus! So, it was my bad!
yeah I just checked google maps and i found the one i was talking about. I thought i was going scenile for a second whew!
I lived in WI for 14 years. Expect -20 and lower for at least a few days every winter. Add wind chill to that and it gets to be extremely dangerous to stay outside for more than a few minutes.
I just moved here from Shorewood! Grew up on Morris (my mom still lives there) and owned a house on Pinedale and just moved from a townhouse on Woodburn (just across from Culver's) to Antigo in August!
Haha... It's a small world I guess. Do they have an old fashion train and Paul Bunyan statue in Antigo? If so, I have been there. But either way, I believe it's near the town of Lakewood (off highway 32). My Grandparents had a cottage up there, and I spent a lot of time up there as a kid. If you have a chance, you should should head over there some summer day. Its a great little town and they have beautiful lakes to swim in.
If your uncle does live in Shorewood, there is the UW-Milwaukee campus about a mile away. I took some classes there and walked everyday.
Not usually, but that would be extremely rare in southeastern Wisconsin (milwaukee.) Lake Michigan helps keep things cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. If it did get to 20F below, that would be factoring wind chill, not the straight temperature and yes, they'll usually close schools on really snowy or extreme temperature days. Winters have been very mild lately, compared to when I was a kid! Winter is usually over before you know it. but you may find it fun - I can't imagine Christmas without snow! And there is skiing, cross country, ice skating - all sorts of fun things. You really do get used to it very quickly and you'll love the changing seasons (the leaves changing on the trees is stunning) and the lush scenery that comes with living in Wisconsin. We spend a lot more time outdoors than you'd imagine, truly appreciate the warmer weather and when summer comes around, it's off the hook!
I think the cutoff for school is around 20 below iirc. I think winds and windchill play a large role in deciding that too. There are usually extreme winter weather warnings on the news if it gets that bad.
did you like uw milwaukee. I am kind of stuck between matc and uw milwaukee. I am thinking i should go to the community college first and take it easy because i heard it only matters what college you go to for your last year.
but how was uw milwaukee were the classes good and campus good?
but how was uw milwaukee were the classes good and campus good?
Not usually, but that would be extremely rare in southeastern Wisconsin (milwaukee.) Lake Michigan helps keep things cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. If it did get to 20F below, that would be factoring wind chill, not the straight temperature and yes, they'll usually close schools on really snowy or extreme temperature days. Winters have been very mild lately, compared to when I was a kid! Winter is usually over before you know it. but you may find it fun - I can't imagine Christmas without snow! And there is skiing, cross country, ice skating - all sorts of fun things. You really do get used to it very quickly and you'll love the changing seasons (the leaves changing on the trees is stunning) and the lush scenery that comes with living in Wisconsin. We spend a lot more time outdoors than you'd imagine, truly appreciate the warmer weather and when summer comes around, it's off the hook!
Central and Western Wisconsin are a completely different story 8-o
There is an old fashioned train museum, but I'm not aware of a Paul Bunyon statue. Hwy 45 goes right through the center of Antigo. We are just 35 minutes north east of Wausau and due south of Rhinelander by about an hour.
I know - that's why I specified south eastern Wisconsin - where he is actually going to be living.
I'm up in the Northwoods now! 8-o
We sure are! I was on my way home from work this evening and I lost control of the car...into oncoming traffic. I have no idea why I'm still alive. LOL.
However, it sure is beautiful out there right now.
Glad you're ok!! 8-oWe sure are! I was on my way home from work this evening and I lost control of the car...into oncoming traffic. I have no idea why I'm still alive. LOL.
However, it sure is beautiful out there right now.
Yes, my christmas decorations were looking so pathetic on dying grass & leaves - the lights are so lovely on the snow now!
any advice for a texan on how to drive in actual snow. as far as i know go slower than normal but not too slow. and if driving over ice dont hit the gas or the brakes. anything else?
I've never been to matc, but I think it has a good reputation for engineering type degrees. haha... I remember that I toured it in HS and someone telling me that it was about 15-20% female students and as a HS male I was not too excited about that.
As far as UWM, I took mainly science courses there and felt that I received a v. good education. UWM has a great union and library and an eclectic student body. I would strongly recommend it.
Wait for the snow plows to plow the roads before you go out. Get some good winter tires. Try to get something with 4wd if you can. Last but not least, crash a few times to learn how to handle sticky situations. Having an accident is just about inevitable.
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