Anna, I know exactly what you mean about re-relocating the snow. And I can see what a problem draining water tanks in freezing weather would cause. That ice will take a long time to go away. No doubt your SU is duly impressed with the boys knowledge and timing. I hope the owner replaces the mixer before you have to be milking there again.
We have freezing fog. While making driving challenging and treacherous at times, it does produce a beauty all it's own with the hoarfrost making every bush, tree, fence and everything look quite fuzzy. When the sun comes out, all of that will sparkle!