Well , since we are in the middle of a forecasted freeze and snow event

I like to see the fresh snow before it gets messed up by footprints...

But after 5 days of it, so far, and temps below freezing most of the time, I'm ready for some good old Oregon rain

Normally we get a snow fall and it might stick around on the side roads and yards for a few days at most, but the roads will be clear.
Normally the weather like we are having now is in late January or February and rarely do we get any snow before the Holidays.

now they are talking about an "ice" event possible Christmas Eve

At least the power only went out for a short time during the night, so that's a good thing. But the trees branches are drooping with the snow/ice combo on them.