i have a feeling i ll be able to practice later this winter, the way things are going. you know, some of these storms every year, they come out worse than people expected. this one i think was right on track. the forecasts were pretty correct. as a result, this thing didn t seem too bad. people were prepared and as a result, they were able to get out and go sledding today. jim? we can expect more of that analysis on reliable sources, including i hope a replay of that sled run there. i guess you re getting a new appreciation reporter: i do plan on talking about what this has been like, yes. this has been educational. put it that way. very good. to say the least. brian stelter, thank you very much. braving the elements once again out there on long island. thank you. when we come back, growing calls for clemency for nsa leaker edward snowden but is he willing to accept his legal advisor joins us and i will ask her just ahead. plus, a political transition that could give you wh