We had a nearly week straight of -40C last winter. There was 2-3 days colder than that with wind chill. We had about 5 ft of snow as well, and I’m not even North of 60.
Thinking about it now, I would take that over +40C and no beach close by any day of the week. Although we haven’t had a day below -10C yet and I’m sure by January I’ll prefer the heat. Especially with no winter DR trip in the cards as of yet.