In Sioux Falls, SD, we’re fortunate if my associate and I can shutdown the heater for a couple of months per year, however even in May and June, the nighttime temperatures can drop into the fifties or even the forties, then by September, the lows are below freezing, and my associate and I expect temperatures in the single or even negative digits by December, but the average high temperature for the majority of the year in Sioux Falls in the thirties, and my associate and I get around fourty inches of snow, i love the area.
I’ve lived here my whole life and still appreciate the gorgeous scenery.
I’ve traveled all over the world and never wanted to relocate, however, the long, freezing cold winters are tough. They require a great deal of specialized gear, labor and expense… All of my family members, friends and coworkers drive four-wheel-drive vehicles and spend a luck on nice snow tires; We typically keep a snow brush, an ice scraper and an emergency kit in our vehicles. We check the forecast before my associate and I drive somewhere and never buy tickets for any type of even held between December and March, then most people have a snowplow on their trucks. I’ve invested in a snowblower that I use every afternoon, and sometimes several times per afternoon, for approximately six months. I typically keep the snow shovel handy and a supply of rock salt. It’s necessary to buy nice quality snow boots, thermal underwear, jackets, down jackets, gloves, hats and sarves. We’ve all learned to to dress in many thin layers to keep warm. The heater is one of the most important condo appliances. I make sure to change the filter in the furnace every month and schedule professional repair every year. I have also installed a standby generator, so that if my associate and I experience a power outage, my family will still have heat.