temperatures in the mid 30's, no leaves on the trees and a cold rain coming down? Everything looks so brown... I need a little brightness from a white, glistening snow. Even a Stiller victory in the AFC Championship only helps a little.

Yes, there is:

An entire January with temps in the 50s and 60s, everything brown, occasional buds peaking out on trees that are pushed up against buildings, and no end in sight on the 10 day forecast to this obscene weather.

I had a dream last night that the WaPo reported that they had 30 days in January with highs above 50, setting a new record.

Though, to be fair, we got a nice round of unexpected freezing rain last night that built up a little. It seems like the air when the fronts moves in keeps becoming a little colder than expected, the air behind it stays cooler a touch longer. That and the Pacific systems seem to be slowing down. Could be setting us up for- if nothing else- a little fluxuation in temperatures in February. More than anything else, it's the consistency of the mild air that's been hard to handle- both emotionally and for the bases at the local resorts.

Only if you're in Philadelphia with the same weather. I love Philly but it's the most depressing place I've ever spent a winter (or 4).