Everytime I tell people what the temp is at home (yes, I consider EGF home), I also tell them that we have very hot weather in the summer. I was talking to some teachers today and said that it's finally gotten to above 0, and now everyone is going out without coats. It was in the low 50's in Cali and they wear winter clothing.
I don't think the author has too much to brag about. Salt Lake City isn't special, and Utah is the WORST state I've ever driven through. NO SERVICES. And I've been all over the west/midwest.