Winter is no time for snails

It is thawing. Slowly, as the snow disappears, the remnants of last year's weeds become visible.
The remnants of this little bugger revealed itself. Winter is no time for snails.

I have been reading about an upcoming new small ice age, induced by a lack of sunspots that may last a hundred years. Brrr. I hope its not true. My attempts to start a vineyard at this latitude will be in vain...