Sun, Rain or Snow at Work?

Frozen ice, sleet and snow has descended on New York, producing one of the coldest and dreariest winters in recent memory.

Weather is a big part of our lives. From filling small-talk voids to taking up half a the local newscast with idiotic technology, the psychology of outside conditions goes way beyond 'will I freeze my fingers off today.'

I pose the following question, dear readers:

What weather do you prefer to work in?

We're assuming you work in an office like us, which means in reality, exterior temperatures, humidity and precipitation are, for the most part, irrelevant.

Personally, I like waking up to blue skies and sunshine for the drive to work. Then at about 10am it becomes cloudy and overcast. The sun plays peek-a-boo, eventually reappearing at about 3pm for the duration of the day.

I know it's greedy but I don't like when it's too nice outside and I'm stuck indoors under the fluorescent lights. At the same time, I don't want weather to be too severe, creating commuting chaos and other unnecessary headaches.

I also hate snow and/or the threat of snow. It adds a layer of anxiousness knowing that things can grind to a halt when it comes to transportation.

"Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor gloom of night..."

Assuming you have not taken the postal oath, let's hear from you! What weather conditions do you prefer outside while you're at the office at work?

Comments

[Ben E.]

I prefer warm weather, but not the blistering heat we have here in Alabama. There are about two weeks in April-May that are perfect, 60 degree days.

Rain? Nope.
Snow? Nope. (Like we ever actually get any!)

If the day's nice, I will eat lunch outside to enjoy it. If it's nasty weather out there, I can't stay motivated to work...

[Ben]

I work in Chicago, so I'm dealing with a lot of snow/rain/cold/wind at the moment, of which I can't stand. Give me any temperature above 60 and I'm pretty happy!

[Marshall]

Something to be said for the weather's impact on our mood. One need only Google S.A.D. to see the serious ramifications of the seasons. For me, I'll take warm sunshine everyday. Maybe that's why I live and work in Miami.

[Ben E.]

@ Ben
That would really suck. I would die or move, whichever happened first. :-p

@ Marshall
Maybe I should move. The only place warmer than where I live is Miami. :-)

[Mandy B.]

I hate to say it but LET IT RAIN! LET IT RAIN! LET IT RAIN! I have no mercy on those outside of my office.

[Andrew G.R.]

Londoners are supposedly the unhappiest workers in UK. Wonder if the dreary weather is a factor...

[Ben E.]

@ Andrew
Isn't Seattle supposed to be that way, too? I couldn't imagine living like that.

@ Mandy
You certainly won't win a popularity contest with any construction workers. ;-)

[Mister Man]

I really prefer cold and sunny, except when I'm in my bike fanatic mode (E. coast spring and summer). Rain occasionally is nice, and a snowy day in late afternoon, when the tree branches are coated in white against a gray metallic sky, is kick-ass.

I really pity anyone stuck in either the south or west; they are after all existing in the boonies. Hot, humid weather and torpid personas equal a bummer. The only thing these places are good for is as military posts.