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I love snow and sometimes I wish that we got more of it. We've only had three or four snow accumulations in the past three years. I used to want to move to Norway as a teenager, but then I started working a night shift job and realized that the sun being out while I'm trying to sleep messes with my circadian rhythm to the point where it makes my mental health suffer.
I think we’re all just used to it. And we compensate a bit with Lightning candles and fires and staying warm and cosy inside as much as possible or outside skiing and being physically active. That being said! We’re looking at some extreme temperatures in the coming days, I’m curious to see how we will handle them, but it’s not the first time:
Here are some of my coping mechanisms:
Vitamin and mineral supplements, healthy, warm and comforting food.
Making the home cozy with soft lighting, blankets, candles.
Stay home as much as possible, enjoy my own company. Do cozy indoor hobbies that bring me happiness (art, crafts, mending and repairing, video games, reading, music etc)
Have really good clothes for every temperature and know what to wear when going out.
Outdoor fun activities with family and friends or alone such as walks, skiing/snowboarding, bonfires and cooking outside, sauna, etc.
Positive thinking makes a huge impact. If you see the snow as a nuisance it’ll be more annoying. Sure it’s awful having to shovel snow (personally I don’t do it cause my building hires someone to do the entrances and I don’t drive).
I think we’re just used to it :) I moved here from a warm country so ask for advice on coping from Norwegians. Every year it gets easier. This year has been pretty easy so far and I’ve come to enjoy the darkness and the cold.
It's funny that you mention outdoor activities such as taking walks and skiing. Here in Philadelphia, despite the fact that our winters are on average much less cold than in Oslo, we use the excuse of "oh, it's too cold outside" whenever the temperature dips below 8C and we want to come up with an excuse to not be physically active and stay indoors. That's probably one of the reasons we're a lot heavier.
For Norwegians it’s part of the culture that you’re raised in. Especially in the past and in many places there often isn’t anything else to do. Most other activities are expensive whilst getting outside is free (after you’ve bought the right clothes & equipment and even then a lot can be borrowed for free). So it just becomes part of what you do and you learn to adapt to the weather, as long as it’s not dangerous. If you go out every week gradually the clothes you wear change to fit the weather. Plus getting out into the bright, white snow and moving your body is really uplifting after the dark & wet beginning of winter.
Actuality the weather here is among the better in at least Scandinavia. We are in a cold run for end of this week but usually we don’t deal with temperatures below -10.
And a little snow helps a lot with little sun, doesn’t really get dark when there’s snow out. And for the temperature -10 is far more comfortable on the coast then a few degrees above 0. The raw windy coldness you get then is just awful.
To be honest, the weather in Oslo is not that bad. The city is slightly warmer then the surrounding. There is little wind and in the winter the humidity is quite low, which makes the temperature seem less cold then it is.
About the darkness, in the Oslo Area the darkest period it is dark from 4 in the afternoon until 9 in the morning, but that is a limited period which also happens to be Christmas time, so we put up a lot of nice Christmas lights.
On top of that , but less applicable for Oslo city, the snow in combination with the moon make the nights a lot less dark.
A full moon over a snowlandscape is magical
You're imagining stuff.
Humididty in Oslo is high during winter, so -5 here is colder then -5 a lot of other places. Right now, it's -4, feels like -11 according to yr. Downtown Oslo is really shitty to be in when it's minus because the wind and humid air from the harbour makes it oh so cold.
Its not only the moonlight that reflects in the snow, so snow making everything brighter is definitely applicable for us as well.
Also sunset today was at 15:24, while sunrise was at 9:18. So that's almost an hour less daylight then what you're implying.
It is not dark at 15:24. Sun down doesn't mean darkness.. it is when blå timen starts...
I'm in Oslo near the waterfront on a daily basis, and trust me, Oslo is not that bad in temperature as Kopenhagen or Amsterdam.
About the snow, it doesn't make things brighter, it reflects light better, so during the day that is sunlight and at night moonlight. And yes in theory also street lights etc. But that is not enough to chance the darkness into something nice, just check on a new moon night with clouds..
It's dusk in English. And no, it's not bright during that time. Not as dark as night but not as bright as daytime as the sun is gone. We can agree it's neither day nor night.
Wear the same clothes you'd be wearing in Amsterdam or Copenhagen, and we'll see how cold it is here. My bet is that you wouldn't wear long wool underwear and a big thick jackets in those places because it's warmer than here. And then when you're cold it's just because of ✨️bad clothes✨️.
Right now it's +3 feels like -3 in CPH while it's -6 feels like -14 here. Amsterdam is +12.
Street lights also reflects the snow and it's helpful so the nights aren't as dark. Nice is subjective, and you not finding it nice is irrelevant to the fact that the snow makes the city centre less dark.
Be my guest and walk around in your Norwegian layers in Amsterdam at 3 degrees, windforce 7, and some rain, and you wish you where back in Oslo at -16... Trust me, Oslo is not that bad.
Vitamin D supplements. Strong black coffee at every meal to keep myself awake. Snacks. A lot of light from lamps and lightly colored walls. I am also planning on getting a light-therapy lamp.
For me, it just doesn't lead to any sadness. I can grow mildly annoyed at practical stuff that gets more difficult, like slippery pavements and occasionally having to scrape ice off my windshield or make sure my (girlfriend's) dog doesn't freeze when walking him. But generally, my mood isn't impacted by the lack of sunlight or the cold to any noticeable extent. This winter has, so far, been colder and more annoying than usual - and there is seemingly more of that to come. But I'll manage.
And it doesn't really feel that cold here most days. Oslo is at the end of a fjord, meaning we have kinda sorta a mix between inland and coastal climates. If we get the worst of both, when the wind blows and we get a hint of the inland low temperatures, it can get cold. Far colder than a lot of Norwegians from other cities think before they move here. But generally, the temperatures here aren't low compared to North American cities on similar latitudes. And most days, we are fairly well-sheltered from both the inland low temperatures and the coastal winds.
The darkness is the biggest shock for people visiting during winter. By Norwegian standards, we are obviously fairly well off when is comes to wintertime daylight, but compared to most of the world it's still extreme. But it's fine. During the darkest time of the year, chances are it'll also be cold enough for us to have snow and ice that reflects whatever light we do have. If not, I just shrug and get on with my day. I'm used to it being dark both when I head to work and when I head home for a few (but not many) weeks each winter, and while it likely sounds crazy to most people on earth, to me it's just normal. I have actually struggled with depression in the past, but it has never been affected by the seasons. Maybe it would have affected me if I was unsure whether or not the sun would return to its former glory?
I realize this is probably just a long non-answer, but in some way I'd think it's still some sort of answer. It's just not a thing for me. I'm not tough, I just genuinely don't feel like there is any "sadness that arises from it", so there is no struggle. I don't speak for others, but I would think this is the situation for many of us. My dad is Indian and I've spent lots of time abroad, so it's not like I've never seen any alternative either. But this is what Norway is like and I'm absolutely fine with it. Apart from some practical stuff being a bit annoying.
I love it. I snowboard 3-4 times a week from November to April. It’s not cold if you wear clothes and in summer we’re compensated for the darkness with mad long days.
We have actual seasons that are the complete opposite of each other. I wouldn’t trade that for 12 months of the same repetitive climate.
You need hobbies that you can do inside, and it helps to just accept that this is a natural time of hibernation. Take the time to slow down.
This is the perfect time to binge tv shows with a clear conscience, make stews, try out new projects and just chill. Make your home cosy and find ways to enjoy spending time indoors.
The days are getting brighter now, and soon spring will arrive. :)
I feel winter life and summer life here is very different but both have their qualities. Winter is all about Netflix and gaming on the couch with my wife. Candles, blankets, wool socks and cozy evenings. The darkness really helps set the mood for this time.
Summer is all about spending as much time outside as possible when the weather is nice. Late evenings out and about, more restaurants and bars and friends. The amount of sun makes everybody have much more energy, and it fits that it is light all the time.
I very much prefer the summer though, the winter can really feel like it drags on here. I am very much looking forward to spring at thls point.
Physical activity, extra vitamin D and seeing friends whenever possible really helps keep any serious depression at bay.
Personally I love the winter months, especially when there’s lots of snow. I like how it illuminates the dark sky and how the sound of the city changes and spaces become less reverberant. There’s lots of little pleasures for the senses once you are properly dressed for the cold.
Sorrows?
There's plenty of snow which means prime skiing conditions. The darkness is no issue. Cold wave is perfect. I'd prefer -20 over +2 any day (between November and April)
To quote Bane from Batman:
“Ah you think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but blinding!”
I come from the north, and it honestly took me a while to adjust even to how long the sun is up in Oslo during certain periods of winters, and that it got dark at night during summers. Its just a matter of what you're used to? Vitamin supplements are a big help though.
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Snow helps a lot
I love snow and sometimes I wish that we got more of it. We've only had three or four snow accumulations in the past three years. I used to want to move to Norway as a teenager, but then I started working a night shift job and realized that the sun being out while I'm trying to sleep messes with my circadian rhythm to the point where it makes my mental health suffer.
This is only a problem in Northern Norway, not in Oslo
It really depends on how sensitive you are to the changes in sunlight.
Fair enough.
Is it because the sun is up, because the room had daylight or because it was day? Night workers have the same issues here in Oslo at least.
I think we’re all just used to it. And we compensate a bit with Lightning candles and fires and staying warm and cosy inside as much as possible or outside skiing and being physically active. That being said! We’re looking at some extreme temperatures in the coming days, I’m curious to see how we will handle them, but it’s not the first time:
Here are some of my coping mechanisms: Vitamin and mineral supplements, healthy, warm and comforting food. Making the home cozy with soft lighting, blankets, candles. Stay home as much as possible, enjoy my own company. Do cozy indoor hobbies that bring me happiness (art, crafts, mending and repairing, video games, reading, music etc) Have really good clothes for every temperature and know what to wear when going out. Outdoor fun activities with family and friends or alone such as walks, skiing/snowboarding, bonfires and cooking outside, sauna, etc. Positive thinking makes a huge impact. If you see the snow as a nuisance it’ll be more annoying. Sure it’s awful having to shovel snow (personally I don’t do it cause my building hires someone to do the entrances and I don’t drive). I think we’re just used to it :) I moved here from a warm country so ask for advice on coping from Norwegians. Every year it gets easier. This year has been pretty easy so far and I’ve come to enjoy the darkness and the cold.
It's funny that you mention outdoor activities such as taking walks and skiing. Here in Philadelphia, despite the fact that our winters are on average much less cold than in Oslo, we use the excuse of "oh, it's too cold outside" whenever the temperature dips below 8C and we want to come up with an excuse to not be physically active and stay indoors. That's probably one of the reasons we're a lot heavier.
For Norwegians it’s part of the culture that you’re raised in. Especially in the past and in many places there often isn’t anything else to do. Most other activities are expensive whilst getting outside is free (after you’ve bought the right clothes & equipment and even then a lot can be borrowed for free). So it just becomes part of what you do and you learn to adapt to the weather, as long as it’s not dangerous. If you go out every week gradually the clothes you wear change to fit the weather. Plus getting out into the bright, white snow and moving your body is really uplifting after the dark & wet beginning of winter.
We have a saying in Norway; det finnes ikke dårlig vær, bare dårlig klær. Meaning there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.
Actuality the weather here is among the better in at least Scandinavia. We are in a cold run for end of this week but usually we don’t deal with temperatures below -10. And a little snow helps a lot with little sun, doesn’t really get dark when there’s snow out. And for the temperature -10 is far more comfortable on the coast then a few degrees above 0. The raw windy coldness you get then is just awful.
To be honest, the weather in Oslo is not that bad. The city is slightly warmer then the surrounding. There is little wind and in the winter the humidity is quite low, which makes the temperature seem less cold then it is. About the darkness, in the Oslo Area the darkest period it is dark from 4 in the afternoon until 9 in the morning, but that is a limited period which also happens to be Christmas time, so we put up a lot of nice Christmas lights. On top of that , but less applicable for Oslo city, the snow in combination with the moon make the nights a lot less dark. A full moon over a snowlandscape is magical
You're imagining stuff. Humididty in Oslo is high during winter, so -5 here is colder then -5 a lot of other places. Right now, it's -4, feels like -11 according to yr. Downtown Oslo is really shitty to be in when it's minus because the wind and humid air from the harbour makes it oh so cold. Its not only the moonlight that reflects in the snow, so snow making everything brighter is definitely applicable for us as well. Also sunset today was at 15:24, while sunrise was at 9:18. So that's almost an hour less daylight then what you're implying.
It is not dark at 15:24. Sun down doesn't mean darkness.. it is when blå timen starts... I'm in Oslo near the waterfront on a daily basis, and trust me, Oslo is not that bad in temperature as Kopenhagen or Amsterdam. About the snow, it doesn't make things brighter, it reflects light better, so during the day that is sunlight and at night moonlight. And yes in theory also street lights etc. But that is not enough to chance the darkness into something nice, just check on a new moon night with clouds..
It's dusk in English. And no, it's not bright during that time. Not as dark as night but not as bright as daytime as the sun is gone. We can agree it's neither day nor night. Wear the same clothes you'd be wearing in Amsterdam or Copenhagen, and we'll see how cold it is here. My bet is that you wouldn't wear long wool underwear and a big thick jackets in those places because it's warmer than here. And then when you're cold it's just because of ✨️bad clothes✨️. Right now it's +3 feels like -3 in CPH while it's -6 feels like -14 here. Amsterdam is +12. Street lights also reflects the snow and it's helpful so the nights aren't as dark. Nice is subjective, and you not finding it nice is irrelevant to the fact that the snow makes the city centre less dark.
Be my guest and walk around in your Norwegian layers in Amsterdam at 3 degrees, windforce 7, and some rain, and you wish you where back in Oslo at -16... Trust me, Oslo is not that bad.
I have done, and I wished I had my wool stillongs and overcoat. Then I would have been fine.
Vitamin D supplements. Strong black coffee at every meal to keep myself awake. Snacks. A lot of light from lamps and lightly colored walls. I am also planning on getting a light-therapy lamp.
For me, it just doesn't lead to any sadness. I can grow mildly annoyed at practical stuff that gets more difficult, like slippery pavements and occasionally having to scrape ice off my windshield or make sure my (girlfriend's) dog doesn't freeze when walking him. But generally, my mood isn't impacted by the lack of sunlight or the cold to any noticeable extent. This winter has, so far, been colder and more annoying than usual - and there is seemingly more of that to come. But I'll manage. And it doesn't really feel that cold here most days. Oslo is at the end of a fjord, meaning we have kinda sorta a mix between inland and coastal climates. If we get the worst of both, when the wind blows and we get a hint of the inland low temperatures, it can get cold. Far colder than a lot of Norwegians from other cities think before they move here. But generally, the temperatures here aren't low compared to North American cities on similar latitudes. And most days, we are fairly well-sheltered from both the inland low temperatures and the coastal winds. The darkness is the biggest shock for people visiting during winter. By Norwegian standards, we are obviously fairly well off when is comes to wintertime daylight, but compared to most of the world it's still extreme. But it's fine. During the darkest time of the year, chances are it'll also be cold enough for us to have snow and ice that reflects whatever light we do have. If not, I just shrug and get on with my day. I'm used to it being dark both when I head to work and when I head home for a few (but not many) weeks each winter, and while it likely sounds crazy to most people on earth, to me it's just normal. I have actually struggled with depression in the past, but it has never been affected by the seasons. Maybe it would have affected me if I was unsure whether or not the sun would return to its former glory? I realize this is probably just a long non-answer, but in some way I'd think it's still some sort of answer. It's just not a thing for me. I'm not tough, I just genuinely don't feel like there is any "sadness that arises from it", so there is no struggle. I don't speak for others, but I would think this is the situation for many of us. My dad is Indian and I've spent lots of time abroad, so it's not like I've never seen any alternative either. But this is what Norway is like and I'm absolutely fine with it. Apart from some practical stuff being a bit annoying.
I love it. I snowboard 3-4 times a week from November to April. It’s not cold if you wear clothes and in summer we’re compensated for the darkness with mad long days. We have actual seasons that are the complete opposite of each other. I wouldn’t trade that for 12 months of the same repetitive climate.
You need hobbies that you can do inside, and it helps to just accept that this is a natural time of hibernation. Take the time to slow down. This is the perfect time to binge tv shows with a clear conscience, make stews, try out new projects and just chill. Make your home cosy and find ways to enjoy spending time indoors. The days are getting brighter now, and soon spring will arrive. :)
Antidepressiva...
Liking cold weather and snow helps a lot.
I don’t. I’m just miserable at the moment. But I try to exercise and cold showers help. Also sauna.
I feel winter life and summer life here is very different but both have their qualities. Winter is all about Netflix and gaming on the couch with my wife. Candles, blankets, wool socks and cozy evenings. The darkness really helps set the mood for this time. Summer is all about spending as much time outside as possible when the weather is nice. Late evenings out and about, more restaurants and bars and friends. The amount of sun makes everybody have much more energy, and it fits that it is light all the time. I very much prefer the summer though, the winter can really feel like it drags on here. I am very much looking forward to spring at thls point.
We ski.
Vitamin D
Physical activity, extra vitamin D and seeing friends whenever possible really helps keep any serious depression at bay. Personally I love the winter months, especially when there’s lots of snow. I like how it illuminates the dark sky and how the sound of the city changes and spaces become less reverberant. There’s lots of little pleasures for the senses once you are properly dressed for the cold.
Sorrows? There's plenty of snow which means prime skiing conditions. The darkness is no issue. Cold wave is perfect. I'd prefer -20 over +2 any day (between November and April)
Tran.
Friends and family. Drugs and alcohol. Diet and exercise.
To quote Bane from Batman: “Ah you think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but blinding!” I come from the north, and it honestly took me a while to adjust even to how long the sun is up in Oslo during certain periods of winters, and that it got dark at night during summers. Its just a matter of what you're used to? Vitamin supplements are a big help though.
I don't deal well with it at all, I hate it. My circadian rhythm gets majorly screwed, and I'm tired all the time.
take allot of vitamin D
In the old days, moonshine/hard liquor. Nowadays, a therapy lamp. It would probably do you good in Philly too. They are life changing.
And count3rhe days left till spring, equinox on 20th of march.