TugHillMatt Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I thought I would start this because, although there aren't tons of us, there is a group of posters from this area. Plus, I feel that many on here don't really care what is going on over here anyways. Current conditions: nice big feathery flakes coming down. Beautiful! http://www.springlakeyachtclub.com/OurClub/WebCam.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 I thought I would start this because, although there aren't tons of us, there is a group of posters from this area. Plus, I feel that many on here don't really care what is going on over here anyways. Current conditions: nice big feathery flakes coming down. Beautiful! http://www.springlakeyachtclub.com/OurClub/WebCam.aspx 6 inches since early this morning! Lake enhancement wins again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I'm probably going to tow the babies out there this week... So, I'm watching it too. I'm think the Allegan loop looks pretty tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelakeroy Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Plan to go to Bittersweet in a couple weeks to do some skiing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Yeah, we have lots of snow out here guys. You can't go wrong anywhere you go, really. Allegan has a lot and so does this this area up through Montague and Ludington thanks to SW lake enhancement. LOTS of fluff now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I will be in West of Kalamazoo next weekend Fri->Sun. Hope to see some ripping LES bands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 I will be in West of Kalamazoo next weekend Fri->Sun. Hope to see some ripping LES bands not sure the pattern is looking too well for that. It looks like we are heading out of the current pattern. But the 12Z GFS looks like it continues the pattern longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 hey! Good idea. I posted this earlier but it probably got swept away but I thought this was insane! Our observer that is 1 mile east of Maple City has recorded 179.3" so far this winter season! Their unofficial record since they started back in the 1959-1960 season was 219.6" in the 1996-97 winter season. Only about 20" more to go to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 not sure the pattern is looking too well for that. It looks like we are heading out of the current pattern. But the 12Z GFS looks like it continues the pattern longer. As long as we are in a colder pattern I like my chances of seeing something in those three days. LES that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 hey! Good idea. I posted this earlier but it probably got swept away but I thought this was insane! Our observer that is 1 mile east of Maple City has recorded 179.3" so far this winter season! Their unofficial record since they started back in the 1959-1960 season was 219.6" in the 1996-97 winter season. Only about 20" more to go to! I was up there in the early spring of 08 for work. I remember that town having a ridiculous amount snow otg. I wonder what the season totals were that winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I was up there in the early spring of 08 for work. I remember that town having a ridiculous amount snow otg. I wonder what the season totals were that winter. I think this Winter is ahead of pace. could be record setting for some. I need over 200" here to break current records.'07/'08 was this. you sure you got your years right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 hey! Good idea. I posted this earlier but it probably got swept away but I thought this was insane! Our observer that is 1 mile east of Maple City has recorded 179.3" so far this winter season! Their unofficial record since they started back in the 1959-1960 season was 219.6" in the 1996-97 winter season. Only about 20" more to go to! Thanks. That is crazy! I really, really want to live somewhere up there! What is their snow depth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Smith Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I would say you guys could get buried in some places overnight and Monday-Tuesday, Lake Michigan has more open water percentage wise than any other great lake now or maybe tied with Lake Ontario. Near blizzard conditions after midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 As long as we are in a colder pattern I like my chances of seeing something in those three days. LES that is True enough. I'll keep you updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Thanks. That is crazy! I really, really want to live somewhere up there! What is their snow depth? over towards Leelanau, it's 35-40" which actually is same as mine pretty much... closer to the 3' here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 I would say you guys could get buried in some places overnight and Monday-Tuesday, Lake Michigan has more open water percentage wise than any other great lake now or maybe tied with Lake Ontario. Near blizzard conditions after midnight. Awesome! We have been getting more lake effect this weekend than was expected. Lake Michigan doesn't freeze completely because it is deeper, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I would say you guys could get buried in some places overnight and Monday-Tuesday, Lake Michigan has more open water percentage wise than any other great lake now or maybe tied with Lake Ontario. Near blizzard conditions after midnight. sounds sweet! lots of powder to whip around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Annual_snow08-09.png I think this Winter is ahead of pace. could be record setting for some. I need over 200" here to break current records.'07/'08 was this. you sure you got your years right? Annual_snow07-08.png What was so fascinating about being up there in April. I remember a solid 3 foot snow depth. Temps would climb to near 50 some days and it wouldn't phase the snow almost no melting. It was a true glacier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Awesome! We have been getting more lake effect this weekend than was expected. Lake Michigan doesn't freeze completely because it is deeper, correct? that is correct. Erie is really the only one that completely freezes over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 What was so fascinating about being up there in April. I remember a solid 3 foot snow depth. Temps would climb to near 50 some days and it wouldn't phase the snow almost no melting. It was a true glacier. [/b[ same happened last year. I had 10" still near mid April. was warm some days in short sleeves and still had snow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 hey! Good idea. I posted this earlier but it probably got swept away but I thought this was insane! Our observer that is 1 mile east of Maple City has recorded 179.3" so far this winter season! Their unofficial record since they started back in the 1959-1960 season was 219.6" in the 1996-97 winter season. Only about 20" more to go to! I plan on riding out to Maple city soon... We will starting in Kalkaska though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I plan on riding out to Maple city soon... We will starting in Kalkaska though. conditions couldn't be better up here now. surprised you're not here this weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 conditions couldn't be better up here now. surprised you're not here this weekend? It's pretty cold this weekend to be riding, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 It's pretty cold this weekend to be riding, isn't it? it's exercise. you actually get warm riding. plus your feet, and hands are heated... I was comfortable riding in 5 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 hey! Good idea. I posted this earlier but it probably got swept away but I thought this was insane! Our observer that is 1 mile east of Maple City has recorded 179.3" so far this winter season! Their unofficial record since they started back in the 1959-1960 season was 219.6" in the 1996-97 winter season. Only about 20" more to go to! I plan on riding out to Maple city soon... We will starting in Kalkaska though. If your starting out of Kalkaska, your best bet is to trailer over to the Maple City area trails. There is no conector from the Kalkaska area west to the other side of Traverse City to the Maple city trails. If you find a way let me know though, we like ridding that area also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 it's exercise. you actually get warm riding. plus your feet, and hands are heated... I was comfortable riding in 5 degrees. What kind of sleds has heated feet areas? I remember some of the 90's polaris sleds had there heat exchanger in the floor boards, is that what you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Next weekend looks much more tolerable with highs in the mid 20s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestMichigan Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Picked up nearly 8" overnight. I may have to get a snowblower. My plow is becoming useless with the snow piles I have along my driveway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I think both South Haven and Bloomingdale ( Van Buren ) may have just crossed the 100" inch mark? Wont know till they update them.. South Haven was at 97.5" while Bloomingdale was at 98.5" on the season. These are the two highest totals i could find in the GRR area. The 3rd highest is Muskegon with 88.1"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Picked up nearly 8" overnight. I may have to get a snowblower. My plow is becoming useless with the snow piles I have along my driveway. So is my snowblower! I can't get the snow to go high enough. Haha. Don't buy one, unless you get one of those fancy ones. I think both South Haven and Bloomingdale ( Van Buren ) may have just crossed the 100" inch mark? Wont know till they update them.. South Haven was at 97.5" while Bloomingdale was at 98.5" on the season. These are the two highest totals i could find in the GRR area. The 3rd highest is Muskegon with 88.1"... I am at about 100 inches for the season too. I am in a better spot than Muskegon to get NW flow lake effect and am just far enough inland to not get missed sometimes when the wind blows hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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