I love winter. I love summer too but I don't think I would appreciate summer without a cold winter. Fresh snow makes gives my city a clean soft look, hiding th

I love winter. I love summer too but I don't think I would appreciate summer without a cold winter. Fresh snow makes gives my city a clean soft look, hiding the dormant brown of fall. It quiets and slows the cars. People out walking become friendlier. Snow's reflectiveness can make the darker days of the year so bright. You can walk anywhere on frozen ground and roll around on snow without getting muddy. You can ski, sled, or just walk and enjoy it. A breath of cold air wakes you up instantly. Unfortunately my region, the Great Lakes, has been rapidly warming and trending towards rainy near-freezing winters instead of snow. But I do appreciate every snow we get. It probably helps I live in a city and don't need to drive.