I must be too old to think back wistfully on the days when I lived in the snow zone. It was pretty harsh, got down to -38 one winter. All the pipes froze.

Summers weren't any better 100+ for 3 months out of the year. The wind blew 24/7/365. We really only had two seasons, winter and summer. I was so glad to move! I love sub-tropical weather. I'd move to Hawaii in a heartbeat if I could afford it.....and my husband came with me. As it is now about all he can take is 2 weeks and he's got island fever. LOL Guess I'll just have to wait him out.
