I came here from Austin, Texas three years ago. Winter in Silicon Valley is not an acceptable season for me. Even summer is a pale imitation of the real thing (though I do love the smell of Jasmine which permeates everything during spring and summer here).<p>For people from cold climates, the bay area is very mild, and lovely, year-round, but I'm a total wimp in the cold. I hate the cold, and I've been miserable the past couple of months in Mountain View. So, I'm heading south.