So You Think You're Moving to LA for the Sunshine? Hold Your Mai Tai...We're Diving into LA's "Bone-Chilling" Cold
Ah, Los Angeles. The land of eternal sunshine, beaches, and bronzed bodies, right? Wrong. Well, mostly wrong. While LA is certainly known for its balmy climate, it's not all pool parties and flip-flops year-round. Because my friends, even paradise has its off days, and in LA, those off days can manifest in a way that'll leave you reaching for a sweater (gasp!).
When the Sun Takes a Siesta: LA's "Polar Vortex" (Emphasis on the Vortex, Not the Polar)
Now, before you pack your thermals and move to Tahiti, let's get this straight: LA doesn't get that cold. We're not talking Siberian tundra here. But for those of us Angelenos accustomed to basking in sunshine like over-ripe avocados, a dip down to the low 50s (that's 10°C for our international friends) can feel like the apocalypse is nigh.
This is when the legendary (and slightly dramatic) "LA freeze" rolls in. The palm trees sway a little less enthusiastically, convertibles get traded in for Subarus (shocking, I know), and locals bizarrely argue over whether or not to wear socks. It's a sight to behold, folks.
Brrrr-illiant Survival Tips for LA's "Frigid" Evenings
Fear not, future Angelenos! While the concept of an LA chill may be laughable to some, here are some tips to survive those rare evenings when you might actually need a jacket:
- Invest in a "heavy" blanket. By LA standards, this means something other than a sheet.
- Fire up the fireplace. Or, you know, light a candle. Dramatic flickering firelight adds ambiance anyway.
- Break out the slippers. Fuzzy ones are a plus.
- Cuddle up with your favorite human (or pet). Body heat is your friend.
- Cry dramatically about the lack of sunshine. Just kidding (mostly).
In all seriousness, LA's occasional brush with coolness is nothing to fret about. It's a brief reminder that even paradise has a bit of everything, and a chance to appreciate the glorious sunshine when it returns. Besides, wouldn't a world with eternal sunshine be a little, well, boring?
