Hi Paul...
We live in Southern Ontario and like your Winter it is cold and damp.
However, farther North the winter is cold and dry. Much more comfortable.
We used to snowmobile and fly off wheel/skis with just light coats or layered clothing with a heavy coat/winter parka stored away for an emergency in the north country.
Being on the Great Lakes I find the winters comfortable if one dresses for them, children here in Southern Ontario do not seem to mind the cold damp winters here along the Great Lakes and many times the old girl and I watch them snowmobile or cross country ski with no heavy coats or winter parka on.
Layered clothing is the way to go now inside and outside the home. We keep several winter parkas and emergency equipment in our Land Rovers for our use or if we come across an accident.
Keep the Home Fires Burning Paul...
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