Czeqm8 Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 I am considering getting a KK. I am concerned how it will handle a Chicago winter. Every terra-cotta pot I have ever owned and forget outside in the winter will fracture do to the freeze thaw cycle. Will the KK survive? What special things do I need to do to accomplish a life long KK in a climate like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tquando Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 Nothing no to worry about! I am a cold weather guy and have one in the mountains of Japan and one in Jackson Hole. No problems handling the coldest of cold or grilling way below zero. Just buy a cover and no worries. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon B. Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 A decent cover will do the trick. We get an average of 12 feet of snow per year and my cover has kept the cooker nice and dry. I do try to cover the cooker while it is still a little warm. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 Exactly as tquando said, get the cover with the KK. I live in Nova Scotia and grill all winter long, have had my grills for years without any problems. I do keep them covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pearson Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 I live in a very temperate weather zone. But like everybody here has said a Good cover is a great idea. Dennis makes the best covers for the KK’s easy to put on and take off. I have my KK and cabinet under a lanai cover but still cover them when not in use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stile88 Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 Like the rest have said order a cover from dennis and you will be good to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ora Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 These things are bullet proof if your grill is in the open a cover will work Outback kamado Bar and Grill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...