We have had several days so far this winter (and this year) when bees
could clean out.
I had occasion to open an electrical octagon box today, and it was full
of yellow jackets, very much alive! It was under 40 deg F. so they
didn't go far. The box serves a light about 12 feet in the air on a
pole, so it is not protected.
Hoping the bees benefit by the weather more than these critters.

Leland Hubbell