The Top Ten Reasons Why We Love Upstate NY Winters

After our first Top Ten list about Upstate NY (that we ingeniously titled, “Top Ten Things to Know About Upstate New York”) became one of our leading articles with an open rate of 73%,  we realized: “hey, we should do more of this click-bait thing and produce even more cheesy content.”  

So here we are. The next Top Ten list.  Like the first Top Ten, it unnecessarily and overly focuses on Upstate NY winters but sprinkles in some random filler as well - because it’s hard making up top ten lists. 

 

The List: 

#1

Please don’t say “Upstate NY has shitty weather.” We prefer: “Upstate NY has sunshine-and-warmth-impaired weather.” 

#2

What are the directions to Upstate NY? Head north and, when you see the first polar bear, turn left. 

#3

If no two snowflakes are the same, then Upstate NY has the best collection in the world.

#4

Being a weatherman in Upstate NY is the easiest job in the world. You just cut and paste: “Freezing temperatures and cloudy with a chance of snow showers” for every day. 

#5

What do Upstate NYers call a 12-inch snow storm? Answer: Tuesday. 

#6

What do Upstate NYers call a 32-degree day in January? Answer: a heat wave. 

#7

What is the most common bumper sticker in Upstate NY? Answer: “My Other Car is a Snowplow.”

#8

Snow-tire manufacturers re-label their tires as “All Season Radials” for Upstate NY. 

#9

Why do Upstate NYers leave shovels next to their front doors through July? Answer: To appease the snow gods. 

#10

Why do Upstate NYers all go to Florida in February? Answer: Stop asking stupid questions.