Jonger Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 A place to discuss winter weather related sports & activities Looks like a solid start for 2013-2014 versus recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 NW flow and a series of disturbances should yeild more than a foot+ of snow to NW Lower Michigan and perhap more for favored UP spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertfly Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Sports--as in the college football games are going to be chilly and snowy this weekend? ... or as in winter activities such as skiing and snowmobiling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 good thread, hope you have a fun season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 If the overwhelming signal for a colder than normal winter comes to fruition in the Lakes, as Bill Deedler suggests, we would be looking at a spectacular winter recreation season throughout the region. Should his ideas come to fruition, for example, Detroit snowfall would be in the normal to slightly higher than normal range (40-50") but with temps 1-4F below normal, we can extrapolate that we are looking at well above normal snowcover. This obviously would be all the better in the snowbelts, and thats a snowmobiler/snowboarder/skiier/sledders dream. Perhaps we could be seeing a massive snowpack this winter in the U.P. A friend builds an outdoor ice rink, and while he likes snow too, for instance, he would take a 40" cold winter over nearly 80" and the constant thawing-refreezing his rink saw in 2007-08. Of course I certainly hope a few bombs are sprinkled in there as well. A 1977-78, 1981-82, or 2010-11 is the all too rare combination of bitter cold AND heavy snowfall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm8 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Sports--as in the college football games are going to be chilly and snowy this weekend? ... or as in winter activities such as skiing and snowmobiling? Wonder if Hoke will still go with the short sleeves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 The one thing about last winter was that the UP snow depth was so deep, its statistically unlikely to be topped this year. Lets hope for a steady winter. I would rather finish up with a positive departure and no mega torches, than a winter with huge cold spells and torches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Btw, just got back from Dee's Marine with my new sled. Both myself and my riding buddy will be rolling new 137 inch track sleds this winter. Lets hope Saturday, Sunday pans out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman1952 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 With the big cold air coming this weekend and looks like staying all nexxt week, I'd expect some big snowmaking at all the Michigan ski resorts and all others in the artic air outbreak area. It's looking like a great ski season and hopefully snowmobile season too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAFF Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Went coat shopping for the kids tonight. Hard to find smaller snowmobile outfits in these parts for ten year olds. I'm thinking to stock up early for the winter stuff, for it has been two years since I wore a proper winter coat. Something is telling me to shop extra warm this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 A nice shallow snowpack would be nice for the start of Michigans muzzleloading season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 The property I hunted on for the past 15 years was finally sold, it was a part of my father's inheritance along with his siblings, so no hunting for me this year. Good luck Sparty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertfly Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Building the backyard rink one week from today...it's become a tradition to build it with the friends and the kids the day after thanksgiving...last few years temps have been decent....this year might be a little chilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye_wx Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Michigan is in Iowa City tomorrow to play the Hawkeyes. There is a good chance this will be the coldest game ever in Iowa City. The currrent forecast has a high in the low 20s. It will be windy as well, so I'll gladly watch at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinook Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Talking about sports (and this is slightly off topic), both the Winter Classic and Super Bowl will be played in cold-weather cities in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Talking about sports (and this is slightly off topic), both the Winter Classic and Super Bowl will be played in cold-weather cities in the winter. I hope there are snow showers for the Winter Classic, I'm not sure what kind of weather I'd like to see at the superbowl.... If the lions aren't in it, Freezing rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Btw, just got back from Dee's Marine with my new sled. Both myself and my riding buddy will be rolling new 137 inch track sleds this winter. Lets hope Saturday, Sunday pans out. Congrads on the new sled. What did you pick up from Al over there? My wife, son and I all have Skidoo 600 Renegades, I can't see us ever going back to short track sleds. Lets hope we get enough snow this season so we need the long tracks. The way it's looking, we might have enough snow to ride on again this thanksgiving up at our cabin, that will make two years in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Btw, just got back from Dee's Marine with my new sled. Both myself and my riding buddy will be rolling new 137 inch track sleds this winter. Lets hope Saturday, Sunday pans out. Congrads on the new sled. What did you pick up from Al over there? My wife, son and I all have Skidoo 600 Renegades, I can't see us ever going back to short track sleds. Lets hope we get enough snow this season so we need the long tracks. The way it's looking, we might have enough snow to ride on again this thanksgiving up at our cabin, that will make two years in a row. Yup, it was Al.... That was the first time I have ever been to that store and I was impressed, much more accessories in stock than C&C sports, my local store. The trails open Dec 1st and for the first time in 3 years, it looks like it might pan out..... Maybe not for everyone, but many locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Wonder if Hoke will still go with the short sleeves I hope not! That whole sleeves-less and no head set thing is getting real old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlon62 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Illinois trails don't open until Dec. 15. We were close to that last year but it was better just a tad north. My brother got a nice early season December backpack overnight trip in, messing around from say Beloit up to New Glarus to Madison and such. Corn behind our sled storage is still up here locally, which is pretty late in the game. They usually pound out some good hunting weekends back there, but I can't see that as a reason to leave the entire field in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm8 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 17 degrees at the Michigan/Iowa game right now... Wind chill of -3 with a 21 mph wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertfly Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Washington HS semifinal football game will be on tv in the Chicago area in on Comcast at 1:00 .... they are playing against Sacred Heart.... I'm not a "watch highschool football on tv" guy....but you kinda have to cheer for Washington today and at HM8....that's a pretty nippy college game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Hmm,...not sure if this post belongs here but, the Toronto Maple leafs are facing the Capitals today at the ACC. I love playing hockey, its my favorite sport so watching hockey games is just as fun, haha. Hard to play frequently, considering i have a packed university schedule. Tonight's game should feature some flurries, puts many in that "hockey" spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertfly Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Hmm,...not sure if this post belongs here but, the Toronto Maple leafs are facing the Capitals today at the ACC. I love playing hockey, its my favorite sport so watching hockey games is just as fun, haha. Hard to play frequently, considering i have a packed university schedule. Tonight's game should feature some flurries, puts many in that "hockey" spirit. I love trying to play hockey on the backyard rink (roughly 35' x 80' this year) ... it's rough watching my 5 year old skate better than me though lol....it's not fair how close they are to the ice when they fall....I guess that's why they pick it up so quickly when they are that young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I love trying to play hockey on the backyard rink (roughly 35' x 80' this year) ... it's rough watching my 5 year old skate better than me though lol....it's not fair how close they are to the ice when they fall....I guess that's why they pick it up so quickly when they are that young Yeah i started playing hockey when i was a kid too. Thats lovely, I recommend putting him on a local hockey team when he gets older if he enjoys playing it. Thats a decent backyard rink, perfect for your 5 year old, and the younger you are, the easier it is to pick up skills and new lessons faster than the older you are. Your a great father figure, keep it up. Skating isnt hard, but stopping and doing all those moves takes time to learn. I usually play road hockey/soccer in the summer and ice hockey in the Winter, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 Getting the new sleds ready for an 8am trip to the northern Lower jackpot spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Getting the new sleds ready for an 8am trip to the northern Lower jackpot spot. heading to fife lake area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 Getting the new sleds ready for an 8am trip to the northern Lower jackpot spot. heading to fife lake area? We are going to wherever the biggest total is in the lower. We can't ride from 2-5pm though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye_wx Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 The Iowa St. vs Kansas football game this evening kicked off at about 9 degrees and with a couple minutes left in the game the temp is down to 2. The old record cold game at Iowa St. was 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I love trying to play hockey on the backyard rink (roughly 35' x 80' this year) ... it's rough watching my 5 year old skate better than me though lol....it's not fair how close they are to the ice when they fall....I guess that's why they pick it up so quickly when they are that young Nice sized rink. Better than risking playing on a frozen pond. There is someone about a mile away that made a decent sized rink last winter, who has been working on one the last few days. Should last awhile. I used to be good at ice skating, not so sure now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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