First of all, Welcome to the Forum! Great place to learn all about your Monte and if you have questions-- You'll get answers from the experts-- actual Montana owners that know the answer and how to take care of it. We head for the warmer climate also come winter. Since we live in Nebraska we never know what we will get. If you don't like the weather one day just wait it will change and you may have even worse weather.
We head for Arizona because of the warmer weather but last year it was warmer up here than it was down there for a few day! One can not depend on what Mother Nature is going to throw at you! Anyway, welcome aboard and enjoy that retirement where ever it may take place.