I think, at least in my opinion, that I would rake a mediocre season with a serious big dog in a heartbeat. You give me 20"er and nuisance stuff the rest of the season, and I am going to be happy.
As I am building a house right now and need some settling to occur, I am fully in support of some temp swings. Need my backfill you settle in.
Felt almost balmy at 36 today. Funny how a few days of cold alters our perception.
This last band just to my west will likely sit on top of us for awhile, as it pivots over the top. Roads are a nightmare over here, with several inches down.