Glad you liked the article! No, the snow/cold won't ruin it. It will just stop it from breaking down any more. But keep turning on it till the temperature is below freezing. I have had mine steaming in November. Then as soon as it starts warming up outside, start turning it again. A bin or pile is fine. If you put in food scraps, be sure to ja e a bin, or you will attract mice and such.
