
Stock up on food and snacks at the market, in case you get snowed in. It is important to also prepare your living space for the Rochester winter ahead. Layers are the perfect solution to this problem. You’ll want to bundle up when walking outside, but the minute you sit in a heated classroom, you’ll be sweating. Most importantly, during the cold Rochester winter, it is important to remember to dress in layers. You might want to keep your umbrella, raincoat, and light jackets around, just in case.

Although it is usually cold, sometimes it can rain or be a little warmer. However, don’t clear out your existing closet just yet, Rochester weather can be quite unpredictable. Another option is to take the RIT Weekend Retail Bus around Henrietta.

Need to go shopping? Stock up on RIT winter gear at the bookstore at Barnes and Noble. Touchscreen winter gloves are the smartest to invest in, so you don’t have to take them off to use your phone. Gloves are specifically a must, especially if you are carrying anything. Having a set of hat and gloves is also key to keep yourself warm as you’re walking to class. The more pairs the better (to match all different kinds of styles and places you’re heading to). The most important thing is having a warm winter coat. If you’re living in Rochester, you need a whole separate winter wardrobe. Already dreading it? Well, ready or not, here winter comes and here’s how to prepare. The average high temperature in December is 37☏, the average low is 24☏, and the average snowfall is 22 inches. We haven’t even gotten close to the worst of it. But that’s the typical Rochester weather: cold, and unpredictable.

By now, you’ve already trudged through the snow and winter doesn’t even start officially until December 21st.
