Heh heh... the other day there was a 90 degree difference between my hideout and home and that's straight temps not counting windchill. Not homesick. Not a bit.
Re: the deep meaning of snow accumilation (HA! Pun!): I dunno, people have tried to read important things into slush build-up, patterns of filth of the side of the car, even what the water blast from a guy standing there aiming the garden hose at his car does. I think you might have better luck trying to read tea leaves or tarot cards.