flat city on a big lake = lots of lake effect snow and wind. they don't call it "the windy city" for nothin...

public transit isn't bad but also isn't great and can be rough at times. also necessitates walking in said bad weather.

> Can't you hunker down and get everything delivered to reduce outdoor time?

COVIDs over bro. what's the point of living in a city if you're hunkered? move to a far flung burb and become a hermit.