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13 Thoughts Everyone In Oregon Has When Winter Is Coming

Published Nov 2, 2015

Written by 

Tessa Metcalf

When winter rolls around the bend, we Oregonians have our own way of welcoming it. Whether you prefer hitting the slopes, holiday shopping, cuddling up with hot chocolate, or daydreaming about warmer weather, you've probably had at least one of these thoughts cross your mind during the wintertime. Grab your favorite sweater and cozy up by the fire, because winter is coming, and it's going to be wonderful.

13) It's finally skiing and snowboarding season!

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12) Time to make use of all those sweaters.

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11) And scarves, and hats, and coats….

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10) More hot chocolate please!

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9) What color is the sky supposed to be again?

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8) Is it too early to turn on the heat?

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7) Endlessly Google Image searching warm travel destinations....

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6) Snow day!

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5) Time to go holiday shopping!

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4) It’s too cold and wet to go shopping in real life….

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3) How is it already dark out?

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2) Ahh... so cozy.

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1) There's something magical about Oregon winters.

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What's your favorite thing about winter in Oregon? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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