Where I live the weather is described as a cold continental climate with a short, very warm summer and a long, cold winter. Generally quite windy but with much sunny skies. Snow depths of greater than 1 cm are seen on about 132 days each year. I would add that we have a nice blend of seasons, and to be honest, some years of late have been surprisingly nice (climate change perhaps, but more el nino / la nina related).
As for seasons, well now, when it's warm it can rain and when it's cold, it can snow. Rain is ok in general, as long as it does not come in monsoon fashion or for days on end. Or with hail and other ornery weather! Flooded streets and even basements are not a good bi product. BUT snow brings a different set of issues, including icy/messy streets.....and the seemingly never ending process of snow removal. That for me is the #1 difference between the cold stuff and the rain. Unless of course you let the snow pile, or you have someone cleaning your driveway/sidewalk.....it can become a burden. In that sense it is so weird, rain falls and not too much usually follows.....snow comes and we are getting the shovels/snow blowers out, pretty much every time. It's a very manual relationship.....snow=shovel.
Again, some folks ignore it. I have seen neighbours over the years just ride on top of it, and sort of pack it down. That's fine......I guess. Not great when you get a big dump. Can cause issues with the concrete. Plus it doesn't exactly look too nice. Seems like those folks are the same ones who let the yard go in summer. Hey....it's your choice.
I like snow for many reasons......given I have lived my whole life with it. There is something special about a warm winter's night with some soft, fluffy snow floating down. There is a wintery aroma about it. Many good memories of a happy night with good people, going for a walk or a skate, enjoying a mug of hot chocolate or maybe something a wee bit stronger. And I expect it at Christmas....which is why it's weird to be away that time of year in a warmer place. Just not quite the same.
But truth be told, now when I see snow in the forecast the first I think of is the road conditions, and the shovelling. And wow, if you know what it's like lifting heavy, wet snow, you pray that this powder is of the driest content.
To all the outdoors types who love winter activities, good on you. I was there too when young. Hockey, skiing, curling....all linked with winter......and whatever comes with it. And because I love Christmas, I will be fine with some more of the white stuff through December. But after that......hmmm, when are we going away again???
As for seasons, well now, when it's warm it can rain and when it's cold, it can snow. Rain is ok in general, as long as it does not come in monsoon fashion or for days on end. Or with hail and other ornery weather! Flooded streets and even basements are not a good bi product. BUT snow brings a different set of issues, including icy/messy streets.....and the seemingly never ending process of snow removal. That for me is the #1 difference between the cold stuff and the rain. Unless of course you let the snow pile, or you have someone cleaning your driveway/sidewalk.....it can become a burden. In that sense it is so weird, rain falls and not too much usually follows.....snow comes and we are getting the shovels/snow blowers out, pretty much every time. It's a very manual relationship.....snow=shovel.
Again, some folks ignore it. I have seen neighbours over the years just ride on top of it, and sort of pack it down. That's fine......I guess. Not great when you get a big dump. Can cause issues with the concrete. Plus it doesn't exactly look too nice. Seems like those folks are the same ones who let the yard go in summer. Hey....it's your choice.
I like snow for many reasons......given I have lived my whole life with it. There is something special about a warm winter's night with some soft, fluffy snow floating down. There is a wintery aroma about it. Many good memories of a happy night with good people, going for a walk or a skate, enjoying a mug of hot chocolate or maybe something a wee bit stronger. And I expect it at Christmas....which is why it's weird to be away that time of year in a warmer place. Just not quite the same.
But truth be told, now when I see snow in the forecast the first I think of is the road conditions, and the shovelling. And wow, if you know what it's like lifting heavy, wet snow, you pray that this powder is of the driest content.
To all the outdoors types who love winter activities, good on you. I was there too when young. Hockey, skiing, curling....all linked with winter......and whatever comes with it. And because I love Christmas, I will be fine with some more of the white stuff through December. But after that......hmmm, when are we going away again???
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