The wait is over - I had 2 strong hives going into the Winter (each with 1 deep and 2 mediums) and each hive is doing great, very heavy, flights on the few warm days we've had.
Not much what else I can say - I think they will do good through the Winter, although I've been fooled before - but I'm optomistic all will go fine. Now if the weather cooperates. Good luck all