After living in the snow for over 60 years we got a snow blower last year. Thing starts right up even in the bitter cold with just a couple pulls. We are getting our share this year. Probably a good 18" on the ground now. Makes the cross country skiers and snowmobilers happy. I do not mind the snow so much but detest the subzero temps and wind. Only a couple months until the spring Equinox though.