Lancaster, Pennsylvania SperlingViews

Lancaster is cold in the winter, although not unbearably so. Even on the coldest days you can walk to work without having to be very bundled up-no thermal underwear, etc. It doesn't snow a lot. The city has gotten better about clearing the snow off of the streets, but there are a lot of small side streets in the city that don't get cleared very well. The snow is shoved to the sides of the streets, making parking very difficult. Residents put lawn chairs to save their spots. The real problem is the ice. The sidewalks are often not cleared of ice, so walking can be difficult. Locals talk about the infamous "black ice" that makes driving dangerous.

The summers are humid and/or rainy. There don't seem to be a lot days that are sunny and hot without being humid.

The fall is the best season b/c the days are usually sunny and mild.

The spring seems to be very short. I feel as though the weather quickly changes from short dark cold days to long hot days.

People do say they love the four seasons here, but I do know a lot of people (myself included) who are bothered by the gray skies and the short days.

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