Unpredictable Wisconsin or Warm California for X-Mas? I know which I prefer.

    I think it is safe to say most of Wisconsin will not see a white Christmas this coming year.  It’s the first year that I have been part of a non-white Christmas since I was a kid.  But if you are living outside the Midwest, what’s it like to have a grassy, green, and warm Christmas?  If you had to make a choice what would it be, Wisconsin or California for Christmas? 

    California.  Beaches, ocean, mountains, cities, people, people, and did I mention people?  One of the largest states, the most populated, and an economy that could keep up with most countries in the world.  What about its geography, ecology, and weather?  Diverse. But what most people think of when California is mentioned is the warm weather---Los Angeles, San Diego, Newport Beach, etc.  Therefore, could you really tolerate a California Christmas?  Average high temperature in Los Angeles in December is approximately 70 F and San Diego is especially close near 66 F.  No way in winter hell could you get any winter cheer from me in that state.  I would have to flee to the mountains in order to get my Christmas spirit.  Sure, if I grew up in that type of atmosphere it would be second nature to me, but growing up as a Midwestern I need me some cold weather and snow. 

    What isn’t there to like about Wisconsin?  Four seasons, varied wildlife, great sports, and friendly people.  One of the best qualities this state can offer is its weather.  Unpredictability is really something we have become accustom to here in Wisconsin and that is why Wisconsin Christmas’s are the best.  I mentioned before, I do not remember the last time I have not had a white Christmas, and it looks like that is in the future for us.  Christmas in Wisconsin can bring us snow, snowstorms, ice, average temperatures, record temperatures, no snow, etc.  Every year seems to be a little bit different.  Not only does this go for northern Wisconsin but this is good for eastern, western, and southern Wisconsin.  Usually if Milwaukee has a white Christmas, so does Madison and Green Bay.  Some years Green Bay will have snow but Milwaukee and Madison won’t.   Anyways, this year brings us a taste of a California Christmas: above average temperatures, different weather patterns, most of the snowstorms have gone west and south of Wisconsin, etc.  With all of these different types of weather, how can you not enjoy Wisconsin for Christmas?

    Warm tropical temperatures versus unpredictability.  Great traditions versus California.   No matter what the weather is, I know where I prefer to be --- here in Wisconsin for Christmas.  But if you want a touch of both worlds for the holiday, head down to Pasadena for a little Badger love.