So there's winter. It's a good thing that game's inside. It won't be pretty.

North Atlantic oscillation is an indicator, and it's been fairly accurate during the last few years for predicting winter weather over the northeastern U.S.. It's a pretty complicated thing. We look at data buoys and other information-gathering devices. It gets pretty technical.

As far as the six-week period, we can't say. But, at least for the next three to four weeks, all indicators say we are going back into winter. In the foreseeable future, we are going to be dug into it. We're going to pay for January, it looks like.

Professional artists have donated beautifully unique bowls and artwork to the cause.

The idea is that the auction items will be spread out so people will feel more comfortable.

There's a pretty good representation of all parties that need to be involved. As well as landowners, federal officials are in step with us on this.