The only thing predictable about Ohio winter weather is that it is unpredictable. A number of outdoor classes are scheduled for March, which is a notoriously bizarre month when it comes to weather. Hocking College rarely closes due to weather, and given that the new President is from Minnesota, I expect the College to close less often than the few times it has in the past. Personally, I have only rescheduled class once due to snow, and I'm still haunted by that decision.
In other words, be prepared for whatever weather we might get. Most of you are coming with a background in the outdoors, so I have an expectation that you can handle cold/wet/hot/dry or rain of frogs or scirocco winds. Bring layers and something waterproof, or highly water resistant, preferably a coat/jacket and pants. Gloves, mittens and a winter hat would be smart, as would warm and dry footwear. At lot of this stuff will start being on sale soon, so it needn't be a huge investment and most of you will have the appropriate gear already.
There is cold & wet, then there is range cold & wet - you'll see what I mean.
