Also, one cold winter doesn't mean anything! Over the last 10 years we have had one cold winter with other winters being warmer than average. Just because you can't imagine something existing it doesn't mean it doesn't.
Why are the bits crying over 3 inches of snow? What's up from Oregon, where we can get 6 feet of snow. It's awsome! You brits should come on down to the United States. You'll feel better.