Bostonians claim to be unfazed by winter. We talk about how much we love having all four seasons. We brag about jogging down snowy roads in shorts. We downplay the impact of Nor’easters. Eh, it’s just another storm. Confession time: it’s all a lie. We may be smiling on the outside but, by the time spring finally crawls around, we’re dying inside. Really. After all…

1. The sky is always overcast in winter.
Flickr/Bill Ilott
Not a hint of blue in sight. Sunshine is just a faint memory.
2. ...And forget about sunsets.
Flickr/Simon Wu
They'd look so much worse reflected in ice.
3. The weather's so bad that nobody can drive.
Flickr/James Byrum
If only someone would invent a way to push the snow out of the roads.
4. After a blizzard, we all huddle indoors until the snow melts.
Flickr/Tim Sackton
How could we possibly take advantage of such horrendous conditions?

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5. In fact we barely breathe fresh air between November and May.
Flickr/Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
There's absolutely nothing interesting to do outside.
6. And even if you venture beyond the city, it's not much better.
Tripadvisor/management
Don't be fooled; this tubing hill is actually a fun-free zone.
7. Boston is ugly in winter.
Flickr/Kai Schreiber
Literally the only thing you'll see is brown slush. Miles and miles of the stuff.
8. Sure, the beaches are still there.
Juliet White
But it's not like they're worth visiting in winter. Everyone knows that stretches of sand are only pretty in summer.
9. Since all of our best attractions are outside, Boston's a total write-off in cold weather.
Images by Lane
Indoor attractions? Well, I guess there's the mall.

There you go: solid proof that The Hub can’t be a desirable year-round destination.

We hope you enjoy this tongue-in-cheek list. We Bay Staters are all fluent in sarcasm, right?

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