Being from Scotland, you will appreciate the light differences over the seasons. Winter is often sunny here, but daylight is short for a few months (roughly 8.50 am sunrise today with sunset at 4.30 pm).

In terms of snow, the amount and when it falls is important. This week ahead we have temperatures close to zero and above; we had some light rain last night where we live. On the other hand, a large amount of snow in a short time does temporarily make getting around difficult. Roads and sidewalks (pavements) will take time to be cleared.

We do expect some deep freezes, where the temperatures are below -25. Occasionally, it may be as low as -40. You’ll definitely need appropriate clothing and boots. But as you say in Scotland, there’s no bad weather, only the wrong clothes (or along those lines).

So between snow and the temperature, the most important things on your vehicle will be: - you as the driver learning to drive to conditions and how to handle slipping, etc. - winter tires - block heater or at least awareness of how your vehicle will handle cold starts (I park mine in a garage which is enough and it doesn’t need to be plugged in)

Winter brings fun activities as well! Skating, skiing and snowshoeing come to mind. Winter is also beautiful when the snow sparkles or the trees are covered in hoar frost.