The way I read that, lol, I pictured Canada buried in snow and ice. It depends on where in Canada you are, as to how cold. Northern parts, very cold, yes. Most people live in southern Canada. Vancouver is very moderate in winter, green all year, rains in winter, not cold (one example). Where I live is not that cold, but the way people complain (sometimes myself), you'd think it's life in an iceberg.
The light has changed quite a bit, days getting longer, and March to me, means the worst of winter is over.