Tips for surviving a North Dakota winter

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Tips for surviving a North Dakota winter

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Update I made this video in the winter season but posted it in the middle of summer. Ha!
Here are a few tips to make it through a North Dakota winter. Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions of your own in the comments below

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@bekind7478 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I'm moving to North Dakota from California a bit scary but you helped me a lot. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!

@calebray9266 3 жыл бұрын

Im from Bakersfield n moved to Fargo, u should be fine.

@chrisg5704 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how I feel spending the next four years at Minot AFB... going to make the best of it regardless

@danasims7513 6 жыл бұрын

I was in Minot this weekend! Winters are cold but the summers are worth it. Long days and really nice weather.

@Darth_Malgus-vn7qj 5 жыл бұрын

I going to move to bismarck from Puerto rico it's a big change of temp here Now is in 76F

@cubanbarb 4 жыл бұрын

I remember sitting at the gas pump and seeing ice on the handle of the pump. My suv was shaking from the strong winds. It was so cold I sat there looking at the pump for 30 minutes before I could get out. My fingers felt like popsicle sticks! I hated getting gas. It was like fill up Now or suffer later with more trips lol... back to Sunny California after 2 months! I remember being outside in 60 degree weather with no sweater and my family looking at me like I was crazy. I appreciated 60 degree weather so much after that. Lol California’s will never understand COLD!

@map.3462 6 жыл бұрын

This will be our first winter here. I am not looking forward to it! it sounds scary lol but helpful tips. Thank you!

@ThunderPants13 4 жыл бұрын

I lived in Minot for many years and if you're going to live there, you need a block heater for your engine so you can plug it in when it's turned off. Not just to minimize the time for it to heat up. Your car WILL NOT start in the morning in the coldest part of winter if you leave it overnight and don't have it plugged into a block heater. My car got so cold one night in a closed garage that the tires froze to the floor of the garage and I could hear them peel off the floor as I backed out.

@j_zzjamesd8434 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to be moving to SD next year from NW Washington. It's probably tropical compared to ND but I do worry about the winters. Dying in a snowbank in my car has come to mind. Thanks for the tips. How often do you do grocery shop and should I have 1-2 weeks of provisions in case of a blizzard?

@zeediamondsimon4342 7 жыл бұрын

Nice hearing from you again. Stay warm this winter and keep the videos coming! :-)

@danasims7513 7 жыл бұрын

Zilphia Simon thank you!

@pattyharris9010 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Dana I'm patty and am thinking about moving to a small quite town state You are a brave sister please continue your videos Very helpful

@pattyharris9010 7 жыл бұрын

Dana can you please tell what you do as far as career Is their many Black Americans their?

@danasims7513 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Patty! Thank you for your comment and encouragement.

@skorpio88 5 жыл бұрын

#100 subscriber! GREAT info btw. I'm thinking about moving to Fargo

@asailorandhisdogslyknight5391 6 жыл бұрын

Body hear Dana, look for that for the up coming winter. I'm single and retired.

@burnthecandleatbothendz 3 жыл бұрын

I live in fargo and work outside, I prefer working outside in the winter more than summer bc I cant handle the heat ,it was 103 last sat ,I thrive in the cold

@pattyharris9010 7 жыл бұрын

You like to read have you ever thought about starting a book club For people in your town on line??

@davidavid081 3 жыл бұрын

I lived in North Dakota until I was 22. LEAVING was the best thing I ever did. WHY spend 3-4 months of every year just trying to survive? When is was a kid, in the winter my dad used to pull our car with a draft horse to start it. The stories I could tell.

@wizzardofpaws2420 6 жыл бұрын

I simply could not handle that kind of cold

@starscream9683 4 жыл бұрын

It's definitely not for everybody, but I'm one of the very few that will go out at 25 below pushing 50 below with the wind and go punch sum holes and sit in my ice house and fish put in a day of fishing.......

@Ccc-er2zx 4 жыл бұрын

Im moving from Hawai'i to Minot North Dakota, here we consider anything lower than 70 degrees cold ,, I'm terrified lmao

@danasims7513 4 жыл бұрын

어린왕자. It might take some time to adjust to the winters but the spring/summer months and long days make dealing with the cold weather worth it!

@foxyauragems6146 2 жыл бұрын

Candy, how did it work out ? Pls do tell ! Looking to make the same move from Big I

@sandraharris2308 3 жыл бұрын

I am eager to know what made you move to North Dakota, I live in Tennessee and I think of moving to a cold climate because I am so tired of the unmerciful heat here, so I wonder if I can make it there. Also, if you don't mind my asking where did you live before you moved there?

@danasims7513 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra! thank you for your comment. I moved to ND for job opportunities; there were still plenty of them when I left. I am originally from the midwest Great Lakes area. I was used to the cold when I moved there but ND was definitely another level of cold. The summers were beautiful though, with lots of sunlight. Hope this helps!

@daveybee1502 6 жыл бұрын

all you need is beer and cigs.....a good mystery book and a blanket.

@jaylarsen6080 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t drink or smoke, but hey it all sounds cozy!

@REALLIFEBOY1847. 5 жыл бұрын

ok thanks

@Drf35k0 2 жыл бұрын

When does it start to get to like the 30’s or 40’s

@willmel5541 5 жыл бұрын

Looking for a place to retire. Is North Dakota a good place to retire. I would like to stay in the Midwest.

@roshonvance5881 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information....you by the way are gorgeous

@pattyharris9010 7 жыл бұрын

How long does your summer weather last. I'm in Chicago so I'm used to Cold winters in fact I love winter weather . Around the Winter holidays do people their decorate For Christmas??

@danasims7513 7 жыл бұрын

Patty, people do decorate their homes in the area. Not a lot but you do see decorations around town during the holidays.

@deaconandrewkingtheinspira762 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a Uber service or a Lyft service in North Dakota???

@connercisneros3362 7 жыл бұрын

Where in nd are you? I'm in Bismarck

@Stan-fm1vr 5 жыл бұрын

I have a job offer in Minot, but I'm from the south. If we're lucky it will snow a day or two per year. The winter is the only scary thing about moving since I've never delt with that kinda cold before. Do you get use it?.

@danasims7513 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m from the midwest originally so I am used to the snow. However, what can be really difficult is the cold and I suggest minimizing the amount of time you spend in it. Also, the summers were typically beautiful in North Dakota so this made the winters a bit more bearable. Hope this helps!

@vincevehige1097 2 жыл бұрын

Is 4wd a must have?

@danasims7513 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! It is not a MUST, because I had a 2-wheel drive car and did well. But a 4wd can definitely come in handy when it gets very snowy. I hope this helps!

@mrsveeandmitch 2 жыл бұрын

Being a person of color looking to move there in next month where can i gind housing that dont do credit check i notice alot of places check credit and lookingfor income verification bt due to Moving there how does that work any insight?? Any ideas or tips would be great moving with family

@danasims7513 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Vee, where are you looking to move to in ND?

@pattyharris9010 7 жыл бұрын

Is their a Non denominational church in your town??

@danasims7513 7 жыл бұрын

I did a search of the yellow pages for a nondenominational church but haven't found one. I've been attending a baptist church and I went to a lutheran church before that.