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Re:Micron picks Syracuse for computer chip plant that would ... by chrismartin on Wednesday October 05, 2022 @12:18AM (#33091184)
I grew up nearby. Being just downwind of Lake Ontario, Syracuse gets 10 feet of snow per winter. [0] If you're susceptible to seasonal depression, it's a rough place to live. Just 50 miles south (around Ithaca / Elmira / Binghamton), the winters get milder, still dark but less cold and snow.

For decades, the region has wanted for STEM employment opportunities. (It's the rust belt, a lot of industry moved away.) I get the impression Rochester weathered it better than Syracuse, even after the downfall of Kodak. Rochester feels a little more vibrant to visit. That said, to the extent Micron is willing to train people, I imagine they'll have an easier time hiring in Syracuse than a lot of other places.

[0] https://nyskiblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ncdc-ny-sno...

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Re:Micron picks Syracuse for computer chip plant that would ... by thehappypm on Wednesday October 05, 2022 @08:51AM (#33094844)
As a reference, Boston averages 60 inches, which would put it at the lowest scale on this map. So, even the milder regions are still quite cold and snowy!
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