While the rest of the country has been digging out from an especially cold and snowy few weeks, Scripps students have been enjoying some lovely weather. With high temperatures often hitting the mid-70s and low-80s, we do “winter” a bit differently here in Claremont. It’s not that we don’t get our fair share of rain storms and chilly nights during this time of year, but the scale is relative – typically it only takes a dip down into the 50s before the scarves and fuzzy boots start to come out around campus.
One of the perks of living in Southern California is that most outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, tennis, running, beach bumming, and amusement park going can be done year-round. For example, this Sunday, the 5C Outdoor Women Leaders club will be guiding a day hike to Joshua Tree National Park. The forecast? Sunny with a high of 68 degrees. And though many of us in Claremont appreciate looking up at the pretty snow from the safety of the valley floor, just a short drive to Mt. Baldy or Big Bear lets skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts enjoy their version of sport too.
Another bonus to spending winter in a warm climate is citrus season! Now and in the months to come, students can be seen picking oranges, kumquats, and other popular fruits right here on campus. In fact, Scripps is home to 27 varieties of fruit trees – so many that there’s even a special fruit map that can be found in our student-run Motley Coffeehouse. Citrus groves used to dominate the landscape in Claremont and surrounding communities, so it’s fitting that Scripps students can harvest their own crop.
Whether you’re hoping to sip some fresh-squeezed OJ while heading to the (outdoor) pool on a Saturday in early February or to “bundle up” for a day of hot cocoa and sledding up on Baldy, Claremont may be the kind of place you want to spend the winter months.
Cassie Hall
Assistant Director of Admission
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