The city of Eugene, your home for the next few years, is the mellow town of Oregon. It is small, yet scenic and beautiful in its own unique way. The town itself has a white-water rafting facility. It is located in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Snowfall is minimal or nil.
Rains are frequent but scanty.
But, summer is the time to be here, what with clear skies and beautiful weather. Other than that, footwear is sneakers only. Due to the cold weather, you must bring along a few warm clothes to start with. You can buy additional warm clothing once you are here, if you feel the need for it. Make sure that the warm clothes are of good quality.