Yeah, there are times when I REALLY miss your hometown's climatic conditions! (I attended the UofA 1975-1976)
(...and yes, the hyperbole of my statement in the above post was intentional to show my disdain for the salt over-use!)
IF I really missed the snow and cold, an hour's ride up to the peak of Mt. Lemmon in winter would cure that (as it did in my school days).