If we had a couple more thaw cycles thrown into this winter, maybe a lot of the ice dams damaging people's houses could have melted some. Last year was bad and the roads turned to pothole central. This year there was no thaw at all, and our roads are still crumbling and heaving to the point of temporary signs warning drivers going up. Some have "rough roads" and such. I'm happy you like the cold, but I just wish it would moderate some. Global warming is funny. So funny that we broke another low temperature in Buffalo this morning at -1F, but thankfully not much wind until late morning.
Originally Posted By: IndyIan
Practically speaking, its been easier dealing with the near constant cold temperatures than a half dozen thaw and freeze cycles. I've been able to plow the driveway down to the gravel all winter, and move the snow banks back as they've never thawed and frozen again. No ice around the barn either. The cars seem to start easily in -20C so its no big deal.
Snowmobiling and snow shoeing has been great too. We have gone through some more wood than normal, but there's lots left.
I wouldn't mind a few more days that were just below freezing, but overall I could handle winters like this all the time. I like it much better than a winter with little snow and constant thawing and freezing.