Howdy! I am planning to move to the southeast part of Michigan around this new years. I am excited to get out of my state and see what other parts of the USA have to offer. But one thing that really worries me, and that I wanted to reach out about, is the winters in the north.

I’m moving from Texas, so for the most part, snow or ice is rare, and it usually meant the whole city shut down for a few days if it happened that year. And now I need to coordinate a moving truck up to Michigan, which from what I know, snow is to be expected? Do y’all have any tips for dealing with this?

I’ll also be moving into a suburb area, is there anything I need to know about that? I’ve heard shoveling snow is kinda important, is that true? How often do you need to shovel snow?

Thanks y’all

  • graeghos_714@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 days ago

    In SE Michigan it doesn’t matter if you’re in a 55 or 70mph speed zone, people will be averaging about 80mph including in the winter. Try to stay right and it should be safe if you’re doing the speed limit. The most unexpected dangerous part of driving when it gets really cold is it will freeze under an overpass and it’s very hard to see. Spinning on that is non uncommon. Just hold your line when you go under them and even if you slip you’re back on dry pavement in a second.
    Shoveling isn’t too bad if you’re in decent shape. When it’s really wet it can be rough on my back but otherwise it’s just exercise. In freezing cold weather. With numb hands and feet from the cold. Usually needing to be done before your drive to work or just as you’re getting home, so perfect timing when you’re looking for something to take up some free time. ;-p
    Good snow tires make a huge difference. They still stick in cold weather unlike harder summer tires and they can save you in bad conditions.
    8-10 inches of snow is not rare but it is uncommon. 2-4 inches of snow at some points is usually expected. Freezing rain sucks and will take out power to a lot of people from branches falling. It’s become a lot more common. Backup generators are becoming more common. However we don’t have the problems Texas has with their grid and it’s usually pretty sound.