I live in New England. More specifically, I live in Eastern Massachusetts, but I grew up in Western Massachusetts. When I was a kid, it started snowing before Thanksgiving. Sometimes it stayed, sometimes it did not. But by early December, there was snow on the ground through to mid or late March. Sometimes, there would be snow in April. Living in Eastern Mass, only two hours away is much different. I've seen winters that snow for only six weeks. The locals think that is a lot, but I think it is great, because I know what a real winter looks like. I'll take Eastern Mass winters/snow storms over the hills of the Berkshires any day.