Our kids grew up in warm weather locations and both went to NE schools. In terms of winters, they both had to adjust to cold weather and snow (the one inland more than the other who is closer to the ocean). Can’t say they are fans of cold weather, but that has had very little impact on their college experience. D went to a typical LAC in the boonies, but she enjoyed the intimacy of the school. She made some very close friends, and as far as I could tell, had an enjoyable social life. Really depends on your personality and how important being a part of a large student body or proximity to an urban center is to you.