This is supposedly the calm a few days before the storm. Winter is scheduled to begin this weekend, with a winter storm watch in effect Friday night and Saturday for heavy snow in areas above 4,000 feet (my place is a little over 5,000).
(The forecast is for "downtown" Sula. Temps are usually 8-10 degrees cooler farther up the river.)
I got my snow tires put on today and stocked up on some good winter groceries: among other things bacon, eggs, Bisquick, sausage, a big ol' roast (with carrots, celery and shrooms) and 15 lbs of Yukon Golds. I already had plenty of coffee. Even if winter is late, there will still be good eatin.