seriously though,how often does it rain in Salem ? (buy, community college)

[thinwhiteduke]

is it really nine months out of the year ? is it just always cloudy ?

shoes get destroyed quicker ? lol

[mamh]

No its not 9 months out of the year of constant rain and no your shoes won't get destroyed .
On normal years it will start raining in late October and continue threw the winter months until
may..Its not every day and its not all overcast like some would like you to believe..Sometimes it will
rain for a couple of days straight..Our rain is so easy to deal with and actually quite nice.
Sometimes in the winter you'll have clear and cold days..I for one think our weather is the best and I'm from
the other state (aka CA.).
So when you come up hear you buy a pair of boots to run around in when its raining..
Come see us you might like it...

[thinwhiteduke]

Originally Posted by mamh

No its not 9 months out of the year of constant rain and no your shoes won't get destroyed .
On normal years it will start raining in late October and continue threw the winter months until
may..Its not every day and its not all overcast like some would like you to believe..Sometimes it will
rain for a couple of days straight..Our rain is so easy to deal with and actually quite nice.
Sometimes in the winter you'll have clear and cold days..I for one think our weather is the best and I'm from
the other state (aka CA.).
So when you come up hear you buy a pair of boots to run around in when its raining..
Come see us you might like it...

I have to move there which is why I asked

[oregonwoodsmoke]

It rains a lot sand it is cloudy a lot. Because it rains a lot, Oregon is built to deal with rain. Sidewalks are paved and often covered (local businesses have awnings). Downtown Salem has skyways.

I suppose that if you want to wear leather shoes and not weather seal them that they would be ruined quicker by the moisture. I never had any problems about my shoes when I lived in that area. I suggest that you allow your shoes to dry out between wearings.

[thinwhiteduke]

looks like i'll have to get different shoes. I'm a nike/sneaker guy in general

[Metlakatla]

Why do you have to move there? If you're a teenager and have to move with your family, the community college there is pretty good, and if you meet income guidelines, you'll be able to go for almost free soon.

[thinwhiteduke]

Originally Posted by Metlakatla

Why do you have to move there? If you're a teenager and have to move with your family, the community college there is pretty good, and if you meet income guidelines, you'll be able to go for almost free soon.

lol everyone no matter what age is going back to classes. I've read here about free community college.

I have to,family and life situations made it unavoidable

[jjpop]

Originally Posted by thinwhiteduke

looks like i'll have to get different shoes. I'm a nike/sneaker guy in general

Most Oregonians are.

[thinwhiteduke]

Originally Posted by jjpop

Most Oregonians are.

lol oh yeah the nike State. I meant more durable shoes than sneakers though

[jjpop]

Unless you're walking through puddles, or a wetland, you'll be fine with sneakers. That's what I wear (except during the summer when I'm almost exclusively in sandals or flip flops).