Every year that first snowfall is a special thing to most Utahns. The snowflakes slowly fall to the ground, and the world transforms. It changes the meaning of most of the aspects of a city that we have discussed in this class.
A great change, during snow storms or recently after them, is to the paths. They become less traversable and even dangerous. Roads are covered in snow or ice, making them slippery and precarious to even the most experienced drivers. Most consider the dangers of winter driving a necessary evil, though, because they are unwilling to walk or bike to places they otherwise would have due to the cold weather.
The nodes also undergo a change in the meaning. The Gateway mall, which is usually a bustling place during the warmer seasons, is less popular due to the fact that it’s an outdoor mall. Some of the nodes acquire sentimental value in the winter, especially during the Christmas season. Temple Square’s Christmas decorations are renowned, and a place that many families will visit during the holidays.
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