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wintertiming 

The act of engaging in behaviors specific to winter. This may include slowed movements but is, however, exclusive of hibernation.
Ellie: Are chuckwallas wintertiming in November?
Joel: Yeah, they actually brumate during the colder months.
wintertiming by kkitty May 24, 2015
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winternating 

A form of of winter hibernating in cold cities like new york when it is freezing or below freezing where besides for showering , eating, sleeping and going to and from work you dont do anything for a few months.

esample" we have not seen Sheila in a few months. She is winternating at her crib till it gets warm again"
Sheila has been in this form of winternating because no one has seen her since it is below freezing outside and she told me via text she will not be at the bar till its no freezing anymore.
winternating by shim1 April 24, 2016