I feel like weather weenies are very much relative to one's location. For me in the deep south, I get really excited about even the possibility of seeing any frozen precip in winter, let alone accumulating! I even get excited for a cold rain in January (because that's a more realistic epectation and cozy indoor weather). I get excited about fall fronts, for those days when the DP's get down to the 40s and the temps stay below 80. So yes, I literally follow every model run these days for even a hint that the pattern will change to fall at some point in the next month or so. Here's to hoping for all of us optimistic weather weenies!