Snow is fun! Well, I guess that depends on how you’re dealing with it.

If you’re skiing or walking along a beautiful river, that’s one thing. If you’re trying to scrape ice off of your window and start your car at 5 in the morning…well that’s a different story.

Take a look at these cool facts about snow, whether you love it or hate it.

1. Giving back

2. Don’t do it

3. Nice and quiet

4. When the snow melts

5. Time to clean up

6. Survival

7. Beautiful

8. Wow, look at that