<p>I’m from Washington DC. As far as the highs being in the thirties, factor in the windchill and see how it feels. And the melting is really non-existent, most domers will tell you that from Dec-Mar there is going to be some snow on the ground. This is not a problem since the University works diligently to make sure all the walkways are clean and everything operates as normal. Also, sunshine is very limited during this period as well. Its not dark, just most days are cloudy or partly cloudy. Overall, the weather is bad and cold.</p>