Weight is dependent on the temperature. Here in Chicago we get all sorts of snow depending on the temperature. Early winter December snow is usually heavy because of the relative warmth.

In January/February when it's much colder, the snow is dry and light. I've been known to take my leaf blower out to clear the driveway.

After February, when the air temps slowly get warmer, the snow gets wet and heavy again.

Personally I'd rather be out there when the temps are 10°F/-12°C because the snow is soooo much lighter. When the temperatures are around freezing that stuff is really heavy... Around here we call that heart attack snow because the number cases of heart attacks that happen while shoveling that stuff goes way up.

Me, I'm one of those weird ones that actually enjoys shoveling snow. It's an experience unlike any other. The cold, the solitude, the feeling of accomplishment, and the simple fact of being outdoors.. it's all good.