I don't live in a house with a garage either (that I use at least...there is a garage here, but that's for the guy who lives upstairs, i live downstairs) I do have a small small storage locker thingie under the back portch that I put the spare tires in, but before I had that I put them in my parent's garage. Ahh parrents, even in your mid twenties you can ask them for the occasional favor Also, a small mini storage locker isn't that expensive.
Blizzard? I guess I'm a bit jaded when it comes to describing snowstorms...I grew up in Terrace (northwest bc, check a map if you're not familiar) and occasionally there we would have a blizzard. I remember having to wear about five layers, including a couple balaclavas and ski goggles (so my eyelids wouldn't get frostbite from the wind) All things considered I thought it was pretty mild and pleasent saturday night. Having the right clothing makes a huge difference though...if you're stuck with thin socks, pants, regular shoes, a t-shirt and a light summer jacket and no hat/toque, then yeah it's freaking cold.