<p>I was raised in Ca and attended college in New England. The weather was no big deal for me-- though I was accustomed to snow from lots of skiing growing up.</p>
<p>Your child will need good basic gear. I think the most useful items are sturdy outerwear: snow boots, rain boots, parka, raincoat. Miscellaneous hats, scarves, gloves & silk longjohns help. Truly, your kid’s job is to get from Dorm A to Classroom B-- usually a 5 minute walk. At which point, they peel down to regular clothes.</p>
<p>My memory was that the classrooms in winter were usually heated to sauna level. My worst problem was over dressing UNDER my parka, so I’d be sweltering with parka off. Once I figured out how to have normal clothes under heavy outerwear, no more problems.</p>
<p>In New England the first day of spring is so exciting. You can actually smell it. It may still be 62 degrees, but suddenly everyone has spring fever and wears shorts. Spring is entirely different when you have eagerly waited for it for 6 months!</p>
<p>PS spent a few years in bad weather but finally came back to Ca about 6 years after graduation.</p>