it's worse, but not by a huge amount. I lived through that period, it was unbearable. Particularly because we did not have the 00s and 10s to look back on. Having experienced the 00s and 10s, I'm pretty sure I've experienced the best that winter has to offer. It's only going to be downhill from there (pun intended.)
We've had the best of times already so I'm okay with whatever happens from now on.