I don't think it's possible to have a "3-season screen porch" unless you live in a more moderate climate.
When we built our 14x16 porch, we realized early on that it was either all screens and outdoorsy or sliding windows and indoorsy. We went with all screen and, though it might be nice to extend the season, feeling like we're totally outside but covered and bug-free is pretty awesome.
The plastic covers shown above, however, matched with a decent space heater and insulated-from-below floor, would certainly provide extra time. It would just be a question of being able to put them on and take them off/store them easily.
I also agree with the comment about making it bigger than you think. Our 14x16 is pretty great, but 16x18 would've been pretty greater.
One note: if going the total screen way, make sure to throw screen under the deck! We've got a couple friends who didn't think of this and get bugs like crazy from below!
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