Lonnie - That sounds like terrible weather.. It got warm here and got a bit sloppy and refroze but nothing like the crap you are getting.

As a "Canuck" the best winter days a crystal clear sunny and mild (-15 to -20C) and zero wind. They are wonderful and we get them quite often. We get grumpy if it warms up and melts because it causes the mess your seeing.

Careful with the slips - Bad ones can hurt... I have a close friend who moved here from Germany a few years ago - Its hilarious to watch him walk on ice . I guess not many German kids grew up with Skates on their feet for half of their childhoods.