It is no secret we think that grilling and smoking food outdoors is one of life’s greatest pleasures. But depending on where you live, the weather can be an unwelcome factor in your cooking routine.

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For the state of Washington, when winter hits, grilling outdoors and smoking meat means a lot of challenges. Snow may not be ...