I haven't given up on winter yet just the first third. In central Scotland I have had no daytime lying snow.
Had two night snowfalls in November melted in hours. 4 frosts from November to now.
It's been abject but heck we are now used to December being milder these days.
Let's imagine January as the start of winter and we will all feel better.
I really feel for the kids who never skate on the canals,sledge or make snow angels. It's what winter should be about.