Summer is long gone, and, with it, the haunting tune of the popsicle truck. But I wouldn't describe this winter as a cold one. No--it's a wet, and relatively warm one. There could be snow around the corner, and we did have some around Thanksgiving, but there's none for now.
The "javelin" intersecting the street light is a common effect in night photos. I don't always want it, but it's certainly dynamic. The ball of light above the street light and slightly to the right, however, is something I can't currently account for. Just a reflection on the lense, I imagine.