Yeah, the snow's been a bummer. I'm in nearby Maryland, but could throw and snowball into your yard. Still can't leave the rod just sit there. I go out and start it up with the door opened enough to keep from dying. As for the snow? They are calling for another batch again tonight............. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Welcome to the Hamb and something to do till Spring. P.S. The rods in the snow belong to a friend of mine. He has more than he can keep inside................