Regarding Portland and snow

I have to say I'm kind of enjoying the snow over the normal rain. The chickens are the only thing that's putting a damper in my appreciation of snow over rain. Here are the things that I've realized are awesome about snow:

1. Snow reflects light, making it seem less gloomy in Portland
2. Snow is prettier than rain
3. Accumulated snow on the ground means that the dogs don't track mud into the house
4. Accumulated snow on the ground means the dogs' paws aren't damaging the grass any more. They have completely decimated my grass this year, turning my backyard into a mud pit, and now I know those roots may be dormant, but they're not getting dug up by dog paws.
5. I can ski on the streets with snow on them! If the snowy conditions stuck around all winter, I could train my younger dog to pull a sled without going to the mountain!