We have foreign students in the country and have seen them acting like kids, out of control, when the first snow arrived. I bet they have never seen snow as those who are used to snow don't so such things.
When snow is melting, it looks like on the penultimate two photos. Slush is not nice though, especially when you have to walks in it, but it's part of the process.
Maybe I'll do a photo shoot for you next time, putting the two photos side by side to see, but can't promise anything :)
I’ll be looking forward to it:)