When I tell co-workers I live in West Topsham they often reply with "you guys get a lot of snow" or something along those lines (if they even know where it is located), however I work down in Hanover and most of my co-workers live right in the upper valley. I do notice a difference in snow between here and there (I work right on Route 10). Between me and you I don't notice as much difference, maybe just slightly more here? I don't know if that ridge plays any role, I know those mountains go up and over 3,000 feet between me and you. Up and over Orange on 302 is where I notice more snow.