Posted in Louisiana November 27, 2017 by

7 Things No One Tells You About Surviving A Louisiana Winter

With most of the state experiencing their first cold front of the season by now, it’s safe to say we are officially in winter. While we may not have the intense winters the rest northern part of the country experiences, we do have some unwritten rules about surviving a winter in Louisiana.

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1. Dress in light layers.
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The colder temperatures in the morning will not last throughout the day.
2. The rapid temperature swings mean you’ll get sick quite often.
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Keep those tissues stocked!
3. You could be in a sweater in the mornings and a tank top by the afternoon.
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You could experience all four seasons in one day.
4. Icy windshields mean spending an extra 15 minutes you probably didn’t account for.
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And no one has an actual ice-scraper — everyone just uses their credit card.
5. Most days, you can still pull off flip flops
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There may be a couple days where you’ll need boots, but don’t put away your flip flops for the season — you’ll need them.
6. All those super cute winter accessories aren’t practical for Louisianians
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Which is a bummer, because scarves, hats, and gloves are awesome!
7. On the rare occasion that it snows, the state will practically shut down.
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We don’t have the salt trucks and equipment necessary to keep the roads safe during a snowstorm, so it’s best to just stay inside and call it a day.

What other things should you know about surviving a Louisiana Winter? Add your thoughts to the comments below!