The movie takes place just before Christmas, and it was shot in the winter. However, there is a small difference between mid December and late February / early March - you can hear loud singing by singing birds in the few outdoor scenes (in the woods and around inn), and they don't sing between early autumn and late February / early March.
Fella sweeping snow with a broom. Snow that is obviously painted on the deck. There's no snow being moved in front of his broom.