Ok, ok- we are now all well-versed in California geography and climate. Having been born in Yorba Linda and lived in the OC, many of us can attest for the many climatological differences in that state. Enough already. It's like the generalization that all people in Oklahoma live on farms and have cows and play cowboys and "indians" out on the Plains. Most people just assume that California is warm because lots of it usually is (although you're now getting pounded with strange snow and such- so weird).

I'm glad you started this thread, Melalvai, because I was wondering the same thing. I just can't keep my toes and hands warm no matter how much great advice I get on this topic from these wonderfully wise women here on the board. I keep trying new combinations, hoping I can find something to keep the digits somewhat warm. No luck yet, but I have hopes for warm toesies and fingers... some day.