According to Aerostich Chicago has 307 ridable days per year. I do enjoy South Carolina and 365 day riding but I changed my whole life, left family, friends and a job to move here 18 years ago from Minnesota. Even in MN I rode a minimum of 15,000 miles a year (without trips) from March 15 to Christmas. You have to ride home from work in the snow and ice every once in a while but the ride TOO work was worth it! That being said I am not moving back and I do feel your pain LOL!