I could be totally off on this, but if you connect the dots of mass snowfall, colder temps and northern lights showing up as far south as Arizona, it seems like the pole shift has happened or is happening.

Does this mean we will see the ice caps melt soon?

This was the warmest winter we have had in the 25 years I have lived in NC. One little snow flurry, that was it for my area...we usually get a good snow once or twice a year. Come to think of it, last year was light too. I hope we don't loose winter snow...there is something peaceful about it..like a cleansing