Weather and Clothing

ssnakeggirl
Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:21:20 +0000

I’ve living in VA most of my life - and I’ll see you at UVa this fall!
You should bring lots of things that you can layer - long sleeve shirts, sweaters, hoodies. A wool coat is a classier alternative to a down jacket, but if you wear one you’re going to want something under it on colder days (hence, the hoodie). You loose a lot of body heat through your head, so pack a hat (and a scaft, and some gloves, and thick socks)!
Jeans are really great for most of fall/winter. Hiking boots are good in all weather.
Please remember that a typical VA summer involves 100+F days with high humidity. It’s not always cold!
I recommend shopping for winter clothes when you arrive and see for yourself what the weather is like. It wont become freezing overnight, and local stores probably have the best selection - since they buy based on the climate.
I think its awesome that out of everywhere you could have chosen to go to college, you chose UVa. Rok on!