When it rains, it pours.

Grab your umbrellas.
First things first: if you don't have a pair of rainboots already, get some before you get here! I won't exaggerate, it doesn't rain EVERY day (although it comes pretty close to it); but, when it does rain, it pours. And who doesn't just adore running to class with wet shoes, wet socks, wet hair, wet backpack ... you get the drift. However, the rain alone isn't your real problem. The real problem is when that treacherous Boone wind couples itself with the rain. Then you have yourself some real trouble.

Be prepared.
Five words: rainboots, rain jacket, umbrellas, scarves. They will be some of the most important words of your entire vocabulary. Just because this is North Carolina does not mean that it is always sunny and warm. And being as that this is Boone, if that is what you are expecting, you are in for a huge surprise. Today, for example: soaking wet Nikes, wet socks, drenched backpack, and a hoodie that I could ring out = miserable day of classes.

Keeps you on your toes.
The one good thing about the notorious Boone weather: it keeps you guessing. The unpredictability can be fun, for lack of a better word. You'll get snow in October and 70 degree football games in November. No matter what the weather, Boone will keep you on your toes.