I grew up in an area of Canada that has winter temperatures sometimes lower than those found on Mars. When I moved to my present location I found the winters oh so mild but after several years here I have been known to complain bitterly about the cold. Spring is temperamental with temperatures varying back and forth from bitingly cold to warm and wet. Summer is short and often extremely hot (in my opinion). Autumn is easily the nicest time with temps that are warm and drier. Winter starts anywhere from October to December but usually sometime in November and lasts pretty much up until mid May.
RE: Wintry remains