Hey, I see you reading the comments... Subscribe! Also, some things I forgot to mention: Antifreeze needs to be able to handle the low temperatures so it doesn't freeze along with the mentioned windshield fluid. Car's and trucks rust much faster in Vermont because of the salt used to keep the roads drivable so it's smart to get your car undercoated to protect against rust, but not always necessary. Some car washes also spray the bottom of your car which is a smart thing to do, especially if you don't want to spend the money to undercoat your car. rubber car floor mats can also be used to gain traction if you get stuck. Vermont is the state with one of the highest melanoma rates due to Vermonters going from no sun and being pale to the sun coming out and everyone rushing to tan which is bad. In spring, tan in moderate amounts of time, and use sunscreen. Although I just mentioned it, if you have a skin tone that tans in the sun, you'll be pale in the winter/spring unless you use fake tan or something. Some people recommend practicing driving in snow in empty parking lots so you'll know how to handle it best. If anyone living in Vermont has anything to add feel free to share! :)
I'm not from Vermont but have hunted in stow many years ago. I was born on the Mass N.H line been to Brattleboro and Burlington so many times it was like a second home. Live in N.C. now and the Bones and Mussel's don't hurt as bad in the winter's. Really miss the planting season and harvest season. Snow sledding in the winter as a kid then snowmobileing in the winter
You make winter in VT sound like a walk in the park. You did a nice job outlining some important factors, thank you. I like to think of a VT winter sort of like a southern FL summer. In FL you have 6 months of incessant heat and in VT you have 6 months of bitterly cold weather. Keeping your house (moderately sized home) at a constant 65 degrees in VT during the winter, which is chilly for any true Floridian, is not cheap. Obviously, the warmer the house the more you pay for either Propane (generally the least expensive), natural gas, oil, or the least favorite and most expensive, electricity. You can have supplemental heating like pellet stoves and wood-burning stoves but they are not as easy to work as turning a thermostat up or down and like you mentioned cleaning chimneys and buying wood is an additional cost. I like that you did mention heat pumps and this isn't necessarily the correct forum but if you have the extra cash, geothermal heat pumps will save you boatloads of money in the long run but unfortunately, the upfront costs are still steep. The 27% govt kickback for this renewable heat source does help with the initial cost. And if you have solar and geothermal, you can be energy independent. Cars in VT take an absolute beating. Like the old saying, beware of buying a used car from the NorthEast. The salt is brutal on the undercarriage. You may want to invest in a block heater if you park outside in a VT winter or not, really depends on how much you like your car. Snow tires are a necessity even with AWD cars. You can have a Subaru with touring tires that will not perform as well as a Honda Civic with studded winter tires on the snow. BTW, as far as I know, studded tires are allowed in VT during the winter months. An emergency kit in the car with extra warm clothes and blankets is good insurance. I hate to sound like a Debbie Downer and VT is by far one of my favorite states but the winter, without a doubt, is not for the faint of heart. It will be cold, sometimes brutally cold (depending on where you are) and there aren't many sunny days so while the comment about vitamin D sounds trivial, it is no joke. Seasonal depression is a very real thing. Do things outside and invest in some good winter gear, it'll more than pay for itself in VT. Jacob, I may be connecting with you soon. I'm looking at buying property in VT and if you work the whole state, even better. Thanks again.
Hey Ricardo, I appreciate this long in-depth additional input, lots of good info there! I do work pretty much the entire state so I'd be happy to help! 🙂
One winter we were on a landing on top of mountain splitting wood. Three pair of wool socks and ll bean insulated boots and my feet almost turned to blocks of ice.
Skiers and snowboarders are not the only ones that visit Vermont in the winter. You left out people who visit Vermont to do ice fishing and Snowmobiling. Vermont has about 5000 miles of snowmobile trails in the winter and and many clubs are very organized clubs that maintain the trails and put a lot of hard work in the fall to make sure everything is ready for winter riding. Snowmobiling brings a lot of money into the state of Vermont when there is a good to decent winter, which we haven’t had in the last couple years.
My fiancé and I are planning on moving to Vermont hopefully next April/May so this is a very helpful guide. I was born in NJ and he was born and raised in Texas and we both hate the heat here in Texas and have been doing research as to where to move to and Vermont just seems perfect! I will definitely subscribe and check out your other videos!
I was born and raised in upstate NY on the west side of the Adirondack Mountains. Vermont is like Adirondack West. I have fond memories of spending a day in January of 2002 on top of Mount Mansfield working on a radio tower. Vermont is beautiful.
My wife is from the region. I am not. When we visit there, I love it. This video was fantastic and thanks so much for the info. I will put it to great use.
1. No bad weather, just bad gear 2. Most new cars have better rust protection than even 15 years ago. Undercoating is expensive and uses an oil base system not necessary if you wash your car and make sure to get the underspray at the car wash. 3. Snow tires and front wheel drive are most important. AWD definitely helps in deep snow. 4. Mud season is a bear 5. Take vitamin D 6. Get a winter hobby 7. Embrace the Grey skies 8. Takes 2 years to climate 9. Always have a snow brush in your car. 10. You'll learn how to prepare better each year 11. Windshield fluid up here is almost all freeze proof. 12. Lots of dirt roads Vermont is a tough place to live but it's completely worth it.
I was raised here in the northeast, Mass, NH and recently moved to Vermont. I lived in Alaska so Vermont winter is a piece of cake. Proper planning prevents piss poor performance, just plan for winter accordingly. This winter is gonna be a doozy
My favorite thing about winter in Vermont is that it scares the crap out of the flatlanders and makes them pack their bags. I'm in Socal now and could use a dose of VT nostalgia right now.
I grew up in Montreal and Wisconsin. I'm not sure which one has which beat for coldest Winter....but I think a Vermont winter might be a breeze 🥶💨...TBH living in Istanbul and the generally hot weather for years has made me really appreciate and love winters...can't wait
This soul is amazing!! I am very appreciative of all his truth and advise. It is helping me make an informed decision on where and how I want to retire!!
Lol meanwhile in Burlington, VT we still haven't had a snow since last winter.... I saw someone wearing shorts and a T shirt 2 days ago I will say this is quite unusual though, most years I've lived here (close to 10 years) it snows at least once by the end of October
Yes, it has been a very late to come winter. It just "snowed" last night on I89 when I was driving, a super light snow that didn't touch the ground, some was on the ground at my girlfriend's house in Cabot apparently today, but yea it's really just now starting to get really cold. A week ago it was like 70s 😍
great info. Thankfully this sounds nearly identical to the way I grew up in a high elevation area of Wyoming but my husband who's originally from California before Idaho has been wondering how winters will be once we move.
I live in south fla. ...just got back. Flew to bulington jan, 8th for sevetal days. Wanted to see snow and feel 15 degree temps. Drove to see stowe, burlington a woodstock and killington, was awsome. Here in fla. Its like summer all year. Today is jan. 22. Im going boating with shorts on . 🇺🇸
Oh of course it's brutal down there, especially right now... even here it's 80s to upper 90s with high humidity and if you don't have AC you better have a pool lol
Use a block warmer and plug it in before you go to bed at night. Plus if you are burning wood for a backup heat source 15 cord's of wood is a safer bet.
It is likely you will experience a broken windshield if you have much heat in your garage or warm it up too much and go out into very low temperatures. The shock also encourages crack spread from lessor chips.
I just wanted to say I appreciate that you made this particular video. I was the one commenting the other day on your Middlebury video, regarding my concerns about how to survive winter in VT. You’re making me think it’s doable! Which is good because today I had a second interview with Middlebury College and it went really well… Might be giving you a call soon about housing!
Hi there, I'm contemplating moving to Vt as well and am wondering how new transfers have fared. Did you get the position? How do you like it? Housing issues?
@@Tysonfogel I did get the job and my family and I moved here to VT. We are loving it, it’s a great place to be. Housing, though, it’s challenging. Lack of inventory (although that’s starting to change) and the stuff that is available is $$$$! Currently we are renting, hoping the market chills out a bit. Childcare for kids under 5 is also very challenging here. Lack of space at childcare centers, and not many childcare providers over all. Otherwise faring great. Vermont has such a strong sense of community, and I’m finding that people are actually quite neighborly.
I'm glad you've found Vermonters to be welcoming! Certainly a housing crisis going on at the moment... let me know if you need any help finding something!
To those expressing negative views, that's your perspective. If you're not fond of the cold or indifferent to it, it doesn't necessarily reflect the sentiments of others. It's your choice, and that's perfectly acceptable, but you don't represent Vermont as a whole. Every state caters to diverse preferences, and disagreement is natural. What might be unpleasant for some is an entirely different experience for others. I find it disheartening when people criticize without considering the diverse perspectives. Such negativity is often a reflection of their own discontent. Peace ✌🏼
Born and raised in Milton VT. Ok town to live in and is actually Growing bigger as time passes. Schools in Milton are a little on the slow side and not much help when it comes to being bullied in school.
@@LivinginVermont Milton isn't living up to what the town says they are going to do either. Land across the street from where I live was supposed to be another strip mall with a movie theater, and another shopping center to compete with Hannafords. Nope! Now Pete's RV has bought the land and is planning on building it's business up there. Looks like another Trailer Park actually right now in Milton.
No thanks. I lived up there in NH for 13 years. You didn't mention how the salt from the roads eats up you car after a year or two. It might seem like a nice place for a vacation but not a place for me to live. You all can have it. 🥶
A year or two is definitely an overstatement, but it does speed up rust. I've had my car 4 years and no rust issues yet and I drive 10x more than most people. Buying a used VT car or especially trucks you do have to look out for rust issues. There are also measures you can take like undercoating or car washes that spray the bottom of your car. No state is for everybody!
Never been to Wisconsin, I can't say for certain, but I believe it is colder there on average than a Vermont winter as it is farther north. Vermont gets more snow though.
@@LivinginVermont I get sick in winter too, lasted 2-3 weeks, it was mostly worse at the first 2 weeks and I felt completely weak for the 3rd week, it seems to happen during winter a lot
How about 40below zero? How about power outages? Then the cost of a cord of hardwood. Then being snowed in. I like your healthcare tips though! Thank you Jacob.
1. Heating, probably don't go outside... usually it's only that cold due to wind-chill 2. Generator, power doesn't go out that often though 3. About $400/cord but varies by location, delivery, over time 4. Probably will have to wait, you can shovel/get yourself out to your driveway or have a neighbor help, town will eventually get the roads cleared just might not be quick. Your job should be pretty understanding as they likely got the same snow. You're welcome! 😊
With an old Sam Daniels Wood stove in old cellar with forced hot water up to heat house w radiators. I have split more wood, cut more wood, ice fished, set traps, snares , yes.
@@LivinginVermont yes! Nice family woolen blankets that were handwoven by my great grandmother from her own merino sheep. Many do not realize sheep dotted the landscape in abundance before cows.
Serious question from a Texan who is making a cross country move to the Northeast soon and knows nothing about true winters, is winter in Maine any less brutal? It seems like it would be about the same.
I think it's probably pretty similar based on location north. Vermont has high and low points though and I'm sure Maine does too. Where my girlfriend lives is about 8-10 degrees colder than where I live in Addison County typically.
@@LivinginVermont thank you for the reply. It’s the same here also. I live about an hour or so north of Houston currently and we can sometimes be around the 8-10 degree cooler range as well. Interestingly, in the summer we’re also a bit hotter due to being inland. Anyhow, I’ve been watching your videos (thank you for all the good information btw) and am hopeful the market starts opening up a little. We’re looking in both New Hampshire and Vermont at the moment and there is really not much out there available! Scary stuff
You're welcome! You're right, there isn't much for inventory and hasn't been for about a year now... hopefully spring will bring more homes... interest rates have risen so much also so it is less competitive which is both good and bad for buyers. Definitely let me know if you need any help in VT and good luck either way!
@@LivinginVermont thank you again for the well wishes. And definitely will do! We have just received a contract on our home here. So praying that all goes according to plan, we should be there around late November early December just in time for winter to really set in (lol good times). I’ll be keeping you in mind! And keeping an eye out for all your great videos and updates 😊
It's just a stock video, my car has a VT plate 😉 And believe me, roofing with a construction company in the winter a few years ago was something I did and would not do again. 🥶 Standing in a lift with whipping winds; I need my hands more than I need character...
This would be really useful if it weren't for the fact that Vermonters are some of the most hardcore gatekeepers I've even seen with any state, city or country 🥲. It doesn't seem like any outsiders would be fully welcomed there. Maybe a bit extreme but tbh it almost seems like the mentality is dancing the line of xenophobia. If I seem frustrated, it's because I am. Vermont is one of the best states I've ever visited (born about 20 minutes from the border) but despite being treated extremely well as a visiter, I worry that my family and I would never be truly accepted. I have lived in several states and have never felt this from the people there. Maybe I'll come there anyway, who knows, but it just sucks know that people will judge you because of where you took your first breath. I'll leave on a positive note: you guys in person are awesome and I've never seen so many "take as much food as you need" signs as I did in VT. It seems like you guys and gals truly care about people which is why these other views are so perplexing.
I honestly don't think most people are as anti- out of staters as you may think. On facebook posts and social media you may find lots of people hating on people moving here, raising prices and changin things, but other than that people are overall pretty friendly and most of the people I've worked with to buy a house have said the same thing. :)
@@LivinginVermont that is definitely reassuring! I mean I get it too. You guys have a good thing going and I'd be upset if things started to change. Admittedly, my encounters with these viewpoints were entirely online so I'll do my best to reserve judgements for how people respond in person. I appreciate you response :) Hopefully someday I can call Vermont my home.
Hey, usually it starts falling by the end of October/early November. Of course that's generally light snow, but it will also start to get colder. Although it's still fall now it pretty much starts being winter after Halloween. It's been a warm slow fall so it might not get cold as fast this year though, it depends on the year.
"Snowy-ist state in vermont" yeah, doesn't seem like it this year. Finally got 8 inches, got ruined by rain making it all ice. Vermont 2021 winter is awful
FYI- Vermont road maintenance in winter is very much subpar. The road policy in winter is extremely dangerous. It used to be good but for at least the last decade they have decided to save or funnel tax dollars to other agencies. They say safe roads at safe speeds but often that is meaningless. As a professional truck driver I can attest that road maintenance in winter is treacherous. Plow truck drivers do a great job when they are allowed to but the higher echelon prevents them from putting materials down making Vermont the laughing stock of the trucking 🚚 industry. Many deaths each year 😢. Criminal!
You might be right, although as an average driver I don't find them that bad in most areas. Some areas are plowed faster and salted better than others though. If you're driving on a snowy night, roads will be bad, Vermont plow drivers definitely prioritize plowing for the day, not so much the night.
Lets talk tires and brakes. I run studded snow tires and wouldn't go without them. There is still no subsitute for smart driving: slow down, leave yourself an out, let the road rage jerk have the road, and put your car through the shop before winter to make sure all systems are AOK. Especially your brakes! If you've had any incidents of severe braking, you can ask the tech to test your brake fluid for copper buildup--a sign that your brakes had some overheating. If needed, they will flush and replace your brake fluid. This is not the time to cheap out when you anticipate that your brakes may just save your life and the life of others on the road. All that said, there are no tires on the planet that will save you from those once-in-a-century ice storms. Stay home.
Another plus about winter in Vermont no friggin bugs. 😊👍 And don't forget to help the birds out by hanging some bird feeders even though the price has tripled since the joebama occupation.
Don't forget Vt in 2025 will start requiring ALL homes to have lights and heating with green energy, solar, wind or heat pumps not sure if that is considered green, as the state will be stopping the sale of natural gas, propane and oil. The state will be helping with financing this transition which can cost upwards of 225 thousand or more. Real estate agents will not be forthcoming with this information.
Where did you get that info because that sounds like a bill that was proposed by someone like AOC, but that would never make it through. They are certainly not stopping the sale of oil, natural gas & propane in 2025.
@@LivinginVermont I was on the zoning and planning board in Halifax Vt. When the state came up with this idea. Vermont is a very progressive state leaning towards socialism I lived in Halifax for 11 years, in Brattlboro for 27 so it's not like I don't know the state.
I believe you know the state and I wouldn't be surprised if the bill was brought up, but I know Phil Scott would veto it and I doubt it would even make it to him. Not enough crazy people in the government even though it might be close... the repercussions would be immense and they know that.
If that's the case ,the state is waaaaaay behind schedule. Maybe you mean all NEW homes starting in 2025? I think California started this trend and God knows there's a lot of numbnuts in Montpelier that are trying to turn Vermont into East California.
@@marknapiorkowski the state wants all green energy by 2030, so starting in 2025 and yes they will stop the sale of oil, natural gas and propane. I was on a zoning and planning committee in Halfax, Vt ttthis is not just made up, the state came down and told us to start planning on this. It's not just new housing projects it's ALL house! Unless of coarse they realize it will never be practical but government never really thinks practically.
No snow tires? No shoveling or plowing your driveway? You need wood/fuel prepared to put on a fire. Not all of this applies to everyone but most of it is pretty basic for winters in general. 👨🦰
Thanks, I guess? I didn't even own property when this video was made and definitely didn't rent it lol. I do own a house now and rent out rooms... shame on me for housing travel nurses, how terrible 🤔
Cause it's a beautiful state! Also, small town living, ability to own lots of land, politics, climate change, family, awesome for a vacation home... lots of reasons people buy homes or move here.
@@LivinginVermontwell I was interested in moving there but I couldn’t survive in all that snow . Do people still work during the winter or does everything just shut down ?
We still work. We get a lot of snow but we're pretty prepared to have roads plowed and salted pretty quickly. Outside jobs often do stuff inside... harder and less enjoyable to do outside construction and roofing during the winter, same with road construction, but there are always indoor jobs to be done and life goes on mostly like normal except for the occasional really bad storm.
Haha, we get more sunlight than you guys, but also more snowfall! You have to deal with a lot more cold though. The northern lights seem pretty cool, kind of limited here. Plenty of rustic 4 season houses where you can shoot guns in Vermont, text, call or email if you want me to find yours 😄
What’s up bro,appreciate the information, I bought my place in vershire a couple of years ago have not stayed for a winter yet but getting ready to,you have great information,I don’t have running water but plenty of snow to substitute 😂,wood burning stove,the owner be for me lived there for 5yrs all yr long, so I know it can be done but,he was a lot younger than myself,but it’s a great place,and electricity and WiFi help out a lot but definitely need a back up generator,at the end of the day it’s better than living in the city, and when I say city I mean Boston,good luck I’ll check your stuff out
@@LivinginVermont I had a quick question for you, what is the going for in vershire,for something like I have,1/2 acre cleared lot 2bed cabin,no running water,but has electricity, and WiFi,trees surround the lot,I’d appreciate your input
@@LivinginVermont sorry bro, I was just looking for a natives opinion,I’m not looking to buy,or sell anything,was just looking for a opinion about the land,just like an opinion about Vermont being rattle with a drug problem,my opinion is that the whole US ,has a drug problem,as long as you have a pharmacy on the corner,just a opinion
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Also, some things I forgot to mention: Antifreeze needs to be able to handle the low temperatures so it doesn't freeze along with the mentioned windshield fluid. Car's and trucks rust much faster in Vermont because of the salt used to keep the roads drivable so it's smart to get your car undercoated to protect against rust, but not always necessary. Some car washes also spray the bottom of your car which is a smart thing to do, especially if you don't want to spend the money to undercoat your car. rubber car floor mats can also be used to gain traction if you get stuck.
Vermont is the state with one of the highest melanoma rates due to Vermonters going from no sun and being pale to the sun coming out and everyone rushing to tan which is bad. In spring, tan in moderate amounts of time, and use sunscreen. Although I just mentioned it, if you have a skin tone that tans in the sun, you'll be pale in the winter/spring unless you use fake tan or something. Some people recommend practicing driving in snow in empty parking lots so you'll know how to handle it best.
If anyone living in Vermont has anything to add feel free to share! :)
I'm not from Vermont but have hunted in stow many years ago. I was born on the Mass N.H line been to Brattleboro and Burlington so many times it was like a second home. Live in N.C. now and the Bones and Mussel's don't hurt as bad in the winter's. Really miss the planting season and harvest season. Snow sledding in the winter as a kid then snowmobileing in the winter
As a born and raised Texan, this is incredibly interesting and informative 🏆 Thank you for posting
You're very welcome Matthias, thanks for the feedback!
You make winter in VT sound like a walk in the park. You did a nice job outlining some important factors, thank you.
I like to think of a VT winter sort of like a southern FL summer. In FL you have 6 months of incessant heat and in VT you have 6 months of bitterly cold weather. Keeping your house (moderately sized home) at a constant 65 degrees in VT during the winter, which is chilly for any true Floridian, is not cheap. Obviously, the warmer the house the more you pay for either Propane (generally the least expensive), natural gas, oil, or the least favorite and most expensive, electricity. You can have supplemental heating like pellet stoves and wood-burning stoves but they are not as easy to work as turning a thermostat up or down and like you mentioned cleaning chimneys and buying wood is an additional cost.
I like that you did mention heat pumps and this isn't necessarily the correct forum but if you have the extra cash, geothermal heat pumps will save you boatloads of money in the long run but unfortunately, the upfront costs are still steep. The 27% govt kickback for this renewable heat source does help with the initial cost. And if you have solar and geothermal, you can be energy independent.
Cars in VT take an absolute beating. Like the old saying, beware of buying a used car from the NorthEast. The salt is brutal on the undercarriage. You may want to invest in a block heater if you park outside in a VT winter or not, really depends on how much you like your car. Snow tires are a necessity even with AWD cars. You can have a Subaru with touring tires that will not perform as well as a Honda Civic with studded winter tires on the snow. BTW, as far as I know, studded tires are allowed in VT during the winter months. An emergency kit in the car with extra warm clothes and blankets is good insurance.
I hate to sound like a Debbie Downer and VT is by far one of my favorite states but the winter, without a doubt, is not for the faint of heart. It will be cold, sometimes brutally cold (depending on where you are) and there aren't many sunny days so while the comment about vitamin D sounds trivial, it is no joke. Seasonal depression is a very real thing. Do things outside and invest in some good winter gear, it'll more than pay for itself in VT.
Jacob, I may be connecting with you soon. I'm looking at buying property in VT and if you work the whole state, even better.
Thanks again.
Hey Ricardo, I appreciate this long in-depth additional input, lots of good info there! I do work pretty much the entire state so I'd be happy to help! 🙂
You REALLY like words.DAMN!
@@bs4real We're you referring to my lengthy dissertation on VT winters? lol, sorry, I thought this would be helpful for some?
Thanks for the extra info. Great to know. 👍
One winter we were on a landing on top of mountain splitting wood. Three pair of wool socks and ll bean insulated boots and my feet almost turned to blocks of ice.
Skiers and snowboarders are not the only ones that visit Vermont in the winter. You left out people who visit Vermont to do ice fishing and Snowmobiling. Vermont has about 5000 miles of snowmobile trails in the winter and and many clubs are very organized clubs that maintain the trails and put a lot of hard work in the fall to make sure everything is ready for winter riding. Snowmobiling brings a lot of money into the state of Vermont when there is a good to decent winter, which we haven’t had in the last couple years.
Absolutely! This wasn't a video about things to do in Vermont so much otherwise I would've included those
My fiancé and I are planning on moving to Vermont hopefully next April/May so this is a very helpful guide. I was born in NJ and he was born and raised in Texas and we both hate the heat here in Texas and have been doing research as to where to move to and Vermont just seems perfect! I will definitely subscribe and check out your other videos!
We finally made it - Moved to Lyndon Vt. 3 weeks ago - We are loving it so far. We are preparing for winter and are almost ready.
I'm glad you are enjoying it!
I was born and raised in upstate NY on the west side of the Adirondack Mountains. Vermont is like Adirondack West. I have fond memories of spending a day in January of 2002 on top of Mount Mansfield working on a radio tower. Vermont is beautiful.
That's cool, I was born two months later! Vermont is very beautiful
My wife is from the region. I am not. When we visit there, I love it.
This video was fantastic and thanks so much for the info. I will put it to great use.
You're welcome, I'm glad it was helpful for you!
1. No bad weather, just bad gear
2. Most new cars have better rust protection than even 15 years ago. Undercoating is expensive and uses an oil base system not necessary if you wash your car and make sure to get the underspray at the car wash.
3. Snow tires and front wheel drive are most important. AWD definitely helps in deep snow.
4. Mud season is a bear
5. Take vitamin D
6. Get a winter hobby
7. Embrace the Grey skies
8. Takes 2 years to climate
9. Always have a snow brush in your car.
10. You'll learn how to prepare better each year
11. Windshield fluid up here is almost all freeze proof.
12. Lots of dirt roads
Vermont is a tough place to live but it's completely worth it.
Thanks for chiming in Scott!
Very good tips Scott, thank you!!
my wife and I will be moving to Vermont from Texas this coming fall. Very interesting and helpful video. Good news is we already have a Subie.
You'll fit right in then... feel free to reach out if you need anything! I have another Texas client waiting to close on a home any day now.
私は将来Vermontに住みたいです。
この動画は 本当に参考になりました！
Vermon州が大好きです❤️
I was raised here in the northeast, Mass, NH and recently moved to Vermont. I lived in Alaska so Vermont winter is a piece of cake. Proper planning prevents piss poor performance, just plan for winter accordingly. This winter is gonna be a doozy
My favorite thing about winter in Vermont is that it scares the crap out of the flatlanders and makes them pack their bags. I'm in Socal now and could use a dose of VT nostalgia right now.
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I grew up in Montreal and Wisconsin. I'm not sure which one has which beat for coldest Winter....but I think a Vermont winter might be a breeze 🥶💨...TBH living in Istanbul and the generally hot weather for years has made me really appreciate and love winters...can't wait
So much to consider. If I end up moving to VT, which I most likely will, I'm gonna have to refer back to this video for some tips on how to prepare.
Yup. Same here. Saved it...
This is very informative! I live in a state that gets snow, but not nearly as much as VT does so this is quite helpful :)
Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad it was helpful!
Have to watch out for frost heaves on the roads in the late
Winter. Now live in Philadelphia!!
Very sound advice. Thank you.
You're welcome! 🙂
This soul is amazing!! I am very appreciative of all his truth and advise. It is helping me make an informed decision on where and how I want to retire!!
Thank you Allyson!! I hope all is well in Oregon!
I may not be from Vermont, I’m in Southeastern New York, not quite as snowy. But this is good advice for anyone living in the Northeast.
Thank you!
Lol meanwhile in Burlington, VT we still haven't had a snow since last winter.... I saw someone wearing shorts and a T shirt 2 days ago
I will say this is quite unusual though, most years I've lived here (close to 10 years) it snows at least once by the end of October
Yes, it has been a very late to come winter. It just "snowed" last night on I89 when I was driving, a super light snow that didn't touch the ground, some was on the ground at my girlfriend's house in Cabot apparently today, but yea it's really just now starting to get really cold. A week ago it was like 70s 😍
great info. Thankfully this sounds nearly identical to the way I grew up in a high elevation area of Wyoming but my husband who's originally from California before Idaho has been wondering how winters will be once we move.
You prepare for snow pretty much the same way everywhere it falls, thankfully. Just differing amounts. 🙂
I live in south fla. ...just got back. Flew to bulington jan, 8th for sevetal days. Wanted to see snow and feel 15 degree temps. Drove to see stowe, burlington a woodstock and killington, was awsome. Here in fla. Its like summer all year. Today is jan. 22. Im going boating with shorts on . 🇺🇸
I'm glad you enjoyed your trip Gary! I'm kind of jealous of those FL temperatures right now though haha.
Summer in Florida is brutal. Just the flip side of the north. In 15-20 years Florida will likely be 8 months of brutal humid heat.
Oh of course it's brutal down there, especially right now... even here it's 80s to upper 90s with high humidity and if you don't have AC you better have a pool lol
Use a block warmer and plug it in before you go to bed at night. Plus if you are burning wood for a backup heat source 15 cord's of wood is a safer bet.
Thanks for your comments & advice!
It is likely you will experience a broken windshield if you have much heat in your garage or warm it up too much and go out into very low temperatures. The shock also encourages crack spread from lessor chips.
Good point. Don't heat it up like an oven if it's absolutely frigid outside. Better to ease into it.
Also, in the February, when the weather is the worst, go on a Caribbean cruise for 12 days.
Yes, or to Florida/Myrtle Beach at least
I just wanted to say I appreciate that you made this particular video. I was the one commenting the other day on your Middlebury video, regarding my concerns about how to survive winter in VT. You’re making me think it’s doable! Which is good because today I had a second interview with Middlebury College and it went really well…
Might be giving you a call soon about housing!
You're very welcome, I'm glad I could help! I hope you get the position, I'd love to hear from you! 🙂
Hi there, I'm contemplating moving to Vt as well and am wondering how new transfers have fared. Did you get the position? How do you like it? Housing issues?
@@Tysonfogel I did get the job and my family and I moved here to VT. We are loving it, it’s a great place to be. Housing, though, it’s challenging. Lack of inventory (although that’s starting to change) and the stuff that is available is $$$$!
Currently we are renting, hoping the market chills out a bit.
Childcare for kids under 5 is also very challenging here. Lack of space at childcare centers, and not many childcare providers over all.
Otherwise faring great. Vermont has such a strong sense of community, and I’m finding that people are actually quite neighborly.
I'm glad you've found Vermonters to be welcoming! Certainly a housing crisis going on at the moment... let me know if you need any help finding something!
To those expressing negative views, that's your perspective. If you're not fond of the cold or indifferent to it, it doesn't necessarily reflect the sentiments of others. It's your choice, and that's perfectly acceptable, but you don't represent Vermont as a whole. Every state caters to diverse preferences, and disagreement is natural. What might be unpleasant for some is an entirely different experience for others. I find it disheartening when people criticize without considering the diverse perspectives. Such negativity is often a reflection of their own discontent. Peace ✌🏼
Born and raised in Milton VT. Ok town to live in and is actually Growing bigger as time passes. Schools in Milton are a little on the slow side and not much help when it comes to being bullied in school.
I appreciate the input! Milton has become more popular as of recent, hopefully the people moving in improve it as like you said, it's "ok" lol.
@@LivinginVermont Milton isn't living up to what the town says they are going to do either. Land across the street from where I live was supposed to be another strip mall with a movie theater, and another shopping center to compete with Hannafords. Nope! Now Pete's RV has bought the land and is planning on building it's business up there. Looks like another Trailer Park actually right now in Milton.
That's a bummer...
Hardly any zoning in the State.
Oh my gosh--I grew up in Milton too! We probably know each other!!! hahaha (seriously, I think we do!)
Banger into btw
Thanks!
No thanks. I lived up there in NH for 13 years. You didn't mention how the salt from the roads eats up you car after a year or two. It might seem like a nice place for a vacation but not a place for me to live. You all can have it. 🥶
A year or two is definitely an overstatement, but it does speed up rust. I've had my car 4 years and no rust issues yet and I drive 10x more than most people. Buying a used VT car or especially trucks you do have to look out for rust issues. There are also measures you can take like undercoating or car washes that spray the bottom of your car. No state is for everybody!
In the winter I use Isopropyl, it a little more expensive but works better and the worst case scenario is you may smell it a little.
What do you use it for?
thanks for the info! I'll be there soon for a travel nurse job. are the winters there worse than Wisconsin winters?
Never been to Wisconsin, I can't say for certain, but I believe it is colder there on average than a Vermont winter as it is farther north. Vermont gets more snow though.
@@LivinginVermont thanks for the info
I live in Minnesota... I got it covered.
Should be all set! ;)
I live on asteep hill and drive 3 or 4 times aweek to Killington (15 miles) with all weather tires!
It only takes 1 slip up to make the cost of winter tires worth it...
My vitamin level last time was 13, which is low, but I don’t feel too bad
Everyone in VT seems to get sick in the winter and I think the lack of Vitamin D is a large part of that
@@LivinginVermont I get sick in winter too, lasted 2-3 weeks, it was mostly worse at the first 2 weeks and I felt completely weak for the 3rd week, it seems to happen during winter a lot
How about 40below zero? How about power outages? Then the cost of a cord of hardwood. Then being snowed in. I like your healthcare tips though! Thank you Jacob.
1. Heating, probably don't go outside... usually it's only that cold due to wind-chill 2. Generator, power doesn't go out that often though 3. About $400/cord but varies by location, delivery, over time 4. Probably will have to wait, you can shovel/get yourself out to your driveway or have a neighbor help, town will eventually get the roads cleared just might not be quick. Your job should be pretty understanding as they likely got the same snow. You're welcome! 😊
@@LivinginVermont Jacob. I am a Vermonter who has experienced every condition possible in Vermont! Thank you.
With an old Sam Daniels Wood stove in old cellar with forced hot water up to heat house w radiators. I have split more wood, cut more wood, ice fished, set traps, snares , yes.
I've also split plenty of wood myself, a main heat source where I grew up! Lots of blankets in the rooms it didn't quite reach...
@@LivinginVermont yes! Nice family woolen blankets that were handwoven by my great grandmother from her own merino sheep. Many do not realize sheep dotted the landscape in abundance before cows.
Serious question from a Texan who is making a cross country move to the Northeast soon and knows nothing about true winters, is winter in Maine any less brutal? It seems like it would be about the same.
I think it's probably pretty similar based on location north. Vermont has high and low points though and I'm sure Maine does too. Where my girlfriend lives is about 8-10 degrees colder than where I live in Addison County typically.
@@LivinginVermont thank you for the reply. It’s the same here also. I live about an hour or so north of Houston currently and we can sometimes be around the 8-10 degree cooler range as well. Interestingly, in the summer we’re also a bit hotter due to being inland. Anyhow, I’ve been watching your videos (thank you for all the good information btw) and am hopeful the market starts opening up a little. We’re looking in both New Hampshire and Vermont at the moment and there is really not much out there available! Scary stuff
You're welcome! You're right, there isn't much for inventory and hasn't been for about a year now... hopefully spring will bring more homes... interest rates have risen so much also so it is less competitive which is both good and bad for buyers. Definitely let me know if you need any help in VT and good luck either way!
@@LivinginVermont thank you again for the well wishes. And definitely will do! We have just received a contract on our home here. So praying that all goes according to plan, we should be there around late November early December just in time for winter to really set in (lol good times). I’ll be keeping you in mind! And keeping an eye out for all your great videos and updates 😊
That's not a VT plate on the VW?? Work outside with a 40 below wind chill that will build character!
It's just a stock video, my car has a VT plate 😉
And believe me, roofing with a construction company in the winter a few years ago was something I did and would not do again. 🥶 Standing in a lift with whipping winds; I need my hands more than I need character...
@@LivinginVermont ha it was kind of a surprise though! Good vid though
@@jimgomez5396 thank you!
This would be really useful if it weren't for the fact that Vermonters are some of the most hardcore gatekeepers I've even seen with any state, city or country 🥲. It doesn't seem like any outsiders would be fully welcomed there.
Maybe a bit extreme but tbh it almost seems like the mentality is dancing the line of xenophobia.
If I seem frustrated, it's because I am. Vermont is one of the best states I've ever visited (born about 20 minutes from the border) but despite being treated extremely well as a visiter, I worry that my family and I would never be truly accepted.
I have lived in several states and have never felt this from the people there. Maybe I'll come there anyway, who knows, but it just sucks know that people will judge you because of where you took your first breath.
I'll leave on a positive note: you guys in person are awesome and I've never seen so many "take as much food as you need" signs as I did in VT. It seems like you guys and gals truly care about people which is why these other views are so perplexing.
I honestly don't think most people are as anti- out of staters as you may think. On facebook posts and social media you may find lots of people hating on people moving here, raising prices and changin things, but other than that people are overall pretty friendly and most of the people I've worked with to buy a house have said the same thing. :)
@@LivinginVermont that is definitely reassuring!
I mean I get it too. You guys have a good thing going and I'd be upset if things started to change. Admittedly, my encounters with these viewpoints were entirely online so I'll do my best to reserve judgements for how people respond in person.
I appreciate you response :)
Hopefully someday I can call Vermont my home.
Get a remote starter!
Can you help me out with information when do snow really start falling I'm from the bahamas and wanted to take a trip there
Hey, usually it starts falling by the end of October/early November. Of course that's generally light snow, but it will also start to get colder. Although it's still fall now it pretty much starts being winter after Halloween. It's been a warm slow fall so it might not get cold as fast this year though, it depends on the year.
It’s changing… the November snowfalls are becoming rarer, and the first half of December vacillates. White Christmases now aren’t as guaranteed.
Good ideas!
Thank you! 😁
"Snowy-ist state in vermont" yeah, doesn't seem like it this year. Finally got 8 inches, got ruined by rain making it all ice. Vermont 2021 winter is awful
Not much snow this year yet! We'll see...
@@LivinginVermont I hope
Board up your house and go to Florida (?)
That's always an option as well! Just don't forget to have your home winterized...
best way to survive winters in vermont? go to Florida for the winter
A lot of people go that route for sure...
Cap also Vermont is not the snow yesterday it’s New
FYI- Vermont road maintenance in winter is very much subpar. The road policy in winter is extremely dangerous. It used to be good but for at least the last decade they have decided to save or funnel tax dollars to other agencies. They say safe roads at safe speeds but often that is meaningless. As a professional truck driver I can attest that road maintenance in winter is treacherous. Plow truck drivers do a great job when they are allowed to but the higher echelon prevents them from putting materials down making Vermont the laughing stock of the trucking 🚚 industry. Many deaths each year 😢. Criminal!
You might be right, although as an average driver I don't find them that bad in most areas. Some areas are plowed faster and salted better than others though. If you're driving on a snowy night, roads will be bad, Vermont plow drivers definitely prioritize plowing for the day, not so much the night.
Lets talk tires and brakes. I run studded snow tires and wouldn't go without them. There is still no subsitute for smart driving: slow down, leave yourself an out, let the road rage jerk have the road, and put your car through the shop before winter to make sure all systems are AOK. Especially your brakes! If you've had any incidents of severe braking, you can ask the tech to test your brake fluid for copper buildup--a sign that your brakes had some overheating. If needed, they will flush and replace your brake fluid. This is not the time to cheap out when you anticipate that your brakes may just save your life and the life of others on the road. All that said, there are no tires on the planet that will save you from those once-in-a-century ice storms. Stay home.
Another plus about winter in Vermont no friggin bugs. 😊👍 And don't forget to help the birds out by hanging some bird feeders even though the price has tripled since the joebama occupation.
But Vermont is not the snowiest state in the Union. Actually, Alaska, North Dakota and Minnesota beat out Vermont. Otherwise, lovely video.
Statistic wise it is, surprisingly. Thank you
How about global warming? So far no snow this year!
Where are you located? We've gotten plenty of snow since Halloween... It's snowing today in fact...
@@LivinginVermont it depends on where you are. For the skiing industry, a snowy day is good news!
Don't forget Vt in 2025 will start requiring ALL homes to have lights and heating with green energy, solar, wind or heat pumps not sure if that is considered green, as the state will be stopping the sale of natural gas, propane and oil. The state will be helping with financing this transition which can cost upwards of 225 thousand or more. Real estate agents will not be forthcoming with this information.
Where did you get that info because that sounds like a bill that was proposed by someone like AOC, but that would never make it through. They are certainly not stopping the sale of oil, natural gas & propane in 2025.
@@LivinginVermont I was on the zoning and planning board in Halifax Vt. When the state came up with this idea. Vermont is a very progressive state leaning towards socialism I lived in Halifax for 11 years, in Brattlboro for 27 so it's not like I don't know the state.
I believe you know the state and I wouldn't be surprised if the bill was brought up, but I know Phil Scott would veto it and I doubt it would even make it to him. Not enough crazy people in the government even though it might be close... the repercussions would be immense and they know that.
If that's the case ,the state is waaaaaay behind schedule. Maybe you mean all NEW homes starting in 2025? I think California started this trend and God knows there's a lot of numbnuts in Montpelier that are trying to turn Vermont into East California.
@@marknapiorkowski the state wants all green energy by 2030, so starting in 2025 and yes they will stop the sale of oil, natural gas and propane. I was on a zoning and planning committee in Halfax, Vt ttthis is not just made up, the state came down and told us to start planning on this. It's not just new housing projects it's ALL house! Unless of coarse they realize it will never be practical but government never really thinks practically.
The winters are getting softer though with climate change especially in the southern half of the state.
Get a pool table.
I did get one just recently actually! :)
Highest rate of alcoholism in the US... that's how 😂
Shhh Marty
@@LivinginVermont went to St Mikes in Winooski in the 70s... believe me, it's true 😂
There’s no way Vermont is the snowiest state in the country
Seems to depend on which website you look, but it has been rated that on quite a few websites if you take freezing rain and sleet out of the equation!
Ngl he/they/she rlly over exaggerated this- no hate tho! It might just be me who just switch’s my clothes and put on a fire-
No snow tires? No shoveling or plowing your driveway? You need wood/fuel prepared to put on a fire. Not all of this applies to everyone but most of it is pretty basic for winters in general. 👨🦰
Great video, disliked because you clearly rent out property
Thanks, I guess? I didn't even own property when this video was made and definitely didn't rent it lol. I do own a house now and rent out rooms... shame on me for housing travel nurses, how terrible 🤔
Okay so why would anyone want to live here? Lol
Cause it's a beautiful state! Also, small town living, ability to own lots of land, politics, climate change, family, awesome for a vacation home... lots of reasons people buy homes or move here.
@@LivinginVermontwell I was interested in moving there but I couldn’t survive in all that snow . Do people still work during the winter or does everything just shut down ?
We still work. We get a lot of snow but we're pretty prepared to have roads plowed and salted pretty quickly. Outside jobs often do stuff inside... harder and less enjoyable to do outside construction and roofing during the winter, same with road construction, but there are always indoor jobs to be done and life goes on mostly like normal except for the occasional really bad storm.
We are from Alaska I think we will be OK. Still looking for my rustic 4 season house my family can shoot their guns at.
Haha, we get more sunlight than you guys, but also more snowfall! You have to deal with a lot more cold though. The northern lights seem pretty cool, kind of limited here. Plenty of rustic 4 season houses where you can shoot guns in Vermont, text, call or email if you want me to find yours 😄
@@LivinginVermont have contact info?
Jwbarnes.75@gmail.com 802 349 7840 🙂
What’s up bro,appreciate the information, I bought my place in vershire a couple of years ago have not stayed for a winter yet but getting ready to,you have great information,I don’t have running water but plenty of snow to substitute 😂,wood burning stove,the owner be for me lived there for 5yrs all yr long, so I know it can be done but,he was a lot younger than myself,but it’s a great place,and electricity and WiFi help out a lot but definitely need a back up generator,at the end of the day it’s better than living in the city, and when I say city I mean Boston,good luck I’ll check your stuff out
It takes a lot of snow to get a little water 😅
I'm glad you like it better than the city!
@@LivinginVermont no lack of snow in Vermont ,right haha 😂
True, just had a small snow a few days ago, then back to 70s now...
@@LivinginVermont I had a quick question for you, what is the going for in vershire,for something like I have,1/2 acre cleared lot 2bed cabin,no running water,but has electricity, and WiFi,trees surround the lot,I’d appreciate your input
@@LivinginVermont sorry bro, I was just looking for a natives opinion,I’m not looking to buy,or sell anything,was just looking for a opinion about the land,just like an opinion about Vermont being rattle with a drug problem,my opinion is that the whole US ,has a drug problem,as long as you have a pharmacy on the corner,just a opinion