Well, it stands to reason that global warming is muting its significance, like John says with the HC expansion etc. Not disputing that, but I don't think it should be ignored, either.
I'm bullish in the sense that I buy into a favorable couple of weeks, but make no mistake about it, I don't expect Boston to get like 70" and I still think Feb is a torch.
First half of January may well be a wash, at this point. I know the great pattern was always mid month, but you hope to catch a break beforehand, and it doesn't look like we will.