Think in opposites...

One compositional guideline to making interesting images is to do something someone else hasn't done, see from a slightly different perspective. 

When everyone is hunkered down because the snow is falling, grab you gear and go out shooting!  Don't wait until the snow or rain is over to start your photo session.. that's been done a gojillion times.

 

 

Don't worry about your equipment, it can withstand more abuse than the average person can subject it to.  Pay more attention to sudden changes in temperature..From out in the snowy cold to inside a toasty warm car..condensation will form on and inside your equipment that can cause irreparable damage, so keep the heat off!  I did say think in opposites, didn't I ??