I’ll Take Brutal Cold Over Massive Snow Any Day — Here’s Why

The Worst of Both Worlds

Right now, the Capital Region is dealing with the absolute worst winter combo: a foot plus of snow and brutally frigid temperatures. Which means… everything hurts and nothing is fun.

This is where Chrissy and I always end up arguing.

If you had to choose just one, what would you rather deal with: a massive snowfall or bone-chilling cold?

Choose Your Winter Struggle

Chrissy says she’ll take the snow every time. I say that’s complete nonsense.

Yes, snow looks pretty while it’s falling. But then it shuts down traffic, cancels school and daycare, turns sidewalks into ice rinks, and eventually melts into that sad, gray, slushy mess that lives on the side of the road until April.
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Dang You, SNOW!!

Snow is like that attractive kid in high school who peaks at 17:  great at first, but by the time you hit your 20-year reunion, you barely recognize them.

Frigid temperatures aren’t exactly a party either, but at least they’re honest. Cold is predictable. You layer up, stay inside, drink something hot, and eventually, the misery passes. Once the cold stops hurting, it’s over.

The Freezing Temps'll Get You

To me, freezing temps are like that super strict teacher whom everyone hated. Nobody wanted to be in their class, but somehow they made you tougher, smarter, and better prepared for real life. Survive that, and everything else feels easier.

I’ll take brutal cold over massive snowfall any day.

What I have zero tolerance for is what we’re dealing with right now…

Both.