If you’re a native of good ol’ CoMo, you have long been aware of the unpredictable weather. However, if you aren’t quite yet accustomed to the uncertainty of Columbia weather, we got your back. Read on for our advice on how you can be prepared.

**1. Reliable weather apps come in at the top of our list.**

These wonderful gifts sent by the smartphone gods are your new best friends. They will always be there for you as you put your weather-combatting outfit together. Before you can face your enemy, you need to know your enemy. Make sure you have these weather apps downloaded on your smart device ASAP.

Of course, iPhones come installed with the app that tells you the highs and lows of today and the week ahead. Androids have a weather widget that lets you check the conditions you should expect for the day.

Many people don’t bother to find an app with anything besides the basics. However, simple weather apps don’t always tell you important details you need to know, such as chance of precipitation, humidity or wind speed. A popular choice, which works with both iPhones and Androids, is the **Weather Channel** app.

We nominate **GoMizzou,** the official app for Mizzou, as one of the best apps created for students. Along with many other useful features, GoMizzou provides what you need to know about Columbia’s weather. If you don’t already have it downloaded on your phone, be sure to check it out.

**2. Now that you know what the weather will be, you have to decide what to wear.**

As convenient and space-saving as it may be to only have one season’s worth of clothing in your closet at a time, Columbia weather is too unpredictable not to be prepared for anything. It’s important to have at least one summer alternative amongst your winter outfits and vice versa.

The best advice is to try to incorporate layering into every outfit, especially when the climate gets a little cooler. With chilly mornings and warmer afternoons, strategic dressing will allow you to shed layers throughout the day as the temperature increases.

Accessories are life-saving. Not only can they enhance a simple outfit, they are perfect for all of your layering needs. Scarves and beanies are especially convenient and accessible. They can keep you warm in the cold and are also more affordable than new closet of ensembles.

**3. What’s in your backpack?**

Hopefully, all of the weather essentials you will need for the seasons ahead. An umbrella or raincoat is vital. You might doubt the rainstorm on your weather app with the sunny weather outside, but you never know. Despite the odds, CoMo weather just might surprise you.

If you’re trying to keep your backpack light, at least always carry sunglasses, sunscreen for sunny days.

_Now that you’re prepared for the seasons ahead, what is there to stop you?_