Winter: all the more agile for it?

As I walked home this evening, dodging huge slush puddles, and climbing over snowbanks like a mountain goat, I wondered if there are going to be some interesting benefits to all the snow we've had this year (over 3 metres total so far). I'm sure we're going to find we have a little extra agility on the soccer field, that our ankles feel strong when jogging, or that our sense of balance has improved and we no longer tip over in yoga class. I can also imagine that after this winter, summer is going to one long celebration of sunshine with terrasses (patios) packed for 5 à 7s (happy hour) from May to September. For now, don't forget your boots. You'll need 'em.