[trngmchn]

300ish days of sunshine a year in Denver versus about half that in Seattle.

[lawnchair_larry]

And cold as hell winter 5 months of the year.

[maximp]

I just spent my first winter in Boulder (moved from NYC) and thought the winter was incredibly mild. All my friends and family back home kept asking how I was handling the cold, but I thought it was worlds better than slushy, frigid NYC.

[enraged_camel]

Cold is okay as long as you're prepared for it. Wet is annoying even if you're prepared for it.

[pcmoney]

Yes its freezing and icy for 7 months actually.

[monocasa]

I'd take 20F in Colorado over 50F on the east coast anyday. The dry air insulates amazingly.

[pcmoney]

No East coast is better. If you want dry, check out Arizona or New Mexico.

[cjenkins]

I'll second that. The lack of humidity really helps keep things comfortable outside when it is cold. That specific heat of water is killer in a Midwest winter.

Low humidity is also why we get the really powdery snow that is great for skiing.

[pcmoney]

Dude, no. Its always miserable. I have lived in CO for over 30 years and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Worst place ever.