[Fireskull]

That is an interesting contrast with Michigan. We are in our second mild winter in a row. It is not unusual for us to have a foot of accumulation and 20 or more degrees below freezing - especially night and morning commute. To date this season we have only had what we consider is just a "dusting of snow" and a lot of days above freezing. It seems that global climate change is generally good for Michigan and not so good for many others around the world. ;dd