It's a matter of personal preference obviously. I much much prefer the weather here over in Cincinnati, where it gets very hot and humid anyway.
The real difference is that summer last longer here, but is less humid. It's in the 90s all week here, but we were out walking and it isn't bad.
We'll be out walking in January and February also outside a day here and there.
Anyway, November in Columbus, OH can be a nice day, football weather.
Does Syracuse still play indoors? Could get some snow there I'm sure.