Essential for Surviving Boston Winter

Posted December 10, 2024 by Mary Kassman

With the weather getting cold and our first bit of snow, I have found a few items essential for surviving the Boston winter,  as a person from the south who has never experienced this cold of weather before. First, and most importantly, a good jacket to keep you warm, followed by a scarf, hat, and gloves too. I recommend looking for sales at the end of spring and summer to get a good discount on these items. A good pair of boots is essential too. You don’t want to slip on ice or get dirty in the water and mud from melted snow. Along with boots, a good pair of thick socks is helpful to keep your feet warm.  Next, a heated blanket, for when you’re cold even with the heat turned on. Next, a good hand cream. Along with the cold, Boston’s air is also super dry, so having a good hand and or body cream helps lock in moisture. I would personally recommend trader joe’s hand cream. And lastly, a good travel mug to keep your coffee or other hot beverages warm. I enjoy making my coffee at home and bringing it with me to work and class, and having a good travel mug keeps it nice and warm while commuting. And as an added bonus, you’ll also have a cup available to refill with more coffee or beverage of your choice while on campus.