Those places must have great weather, because Toronto is mostly sun and climate is moderated by the lake

2 years ago we had the polar vortex where the groundwater froze and when it cracked sounded like someone kicking tour front door open.

I doubt there was a polar vortex in the bay area.

That's just a good storm. The normal day-to-day weather is very nice and usually sunny. Of course we have winter, but it is mild with the occasional extreme storm. I guess it just depends on how much you like the cold.