weatherbo Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I've had over 40" this month.... right near normal. I want more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Awesome ski day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Should be a solid 10-18 inches of synoptic snow across the UP and into Canada. Super hyped for it. This should take care of the last section of the 800 mile Ontario loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Awesome man! I've had 2 sinus infections so far this month so I haven't been able to board or ski yet this season which really sucks. I bought new Cross country skis and hoping to feel better soon. My next purchase after my house is a sled though. Can't wait! If it's even possible... Your winter enjoyment will go up 10 fold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Just sold my sleds. Never really got the use out of them that I originally intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Just sold my sleds. Never really got the use out of them that I originally intended. I typically only ride a grand total of 15 days a winter and I rack up 3000 miles pretty easily. It depend on if you like to ride, or lounge around at the bar. It blows me away how many people call themselves snowmobilers, yet never ride in the UP. Too many people sit in the traffic jam known as Gaylord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I typically only ride a grand total of 15 days a winter and I rack up 3000 miles pretty easily. It depend on if you like to ride, or lounge around at the bar. It blows me away how many people call themselves snowmobilers, yet never ride in the UP. Too many people sit in the traffic jam known as Gaylord. What you tyring to say My original call looks good, snow to rain back to snow for me, def a UP storm which I am okay with as will be up there in Feb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 What you tyring to say My original call looks good, snow to rain back to snow for me, def a UP storm which I am okay with as will be up there in Feb The difference is that you probably know all the fire roads and off-trail spots that the southern Michiganders don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 The difference is that you probably know all the fire roads and off-trail spots that the southern Michiganders don't. As I said there are perks to living up here. Last year some spots had close to 40" of untouched powder around my area but yea those areas aer hard to know and have to be careful about trespassing etc. Yea the UP generally has better off-trail areas especially interms of snowpack. Unfortuatnely Gaylord is the epicenter for Northern Lower mainly because most downstaters and Ohio/Indiana stop in Gaylord because we do get some of the best snow for Northern Lower and it saves them 2-3 hours of dricing. Just the way it is, we do have the snow but its never enough for the immense traffic we get. Last night we were driving to dinner and long 27 trail 7 looked like a damn roller coaster it was a damn shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 As I said there are perks to living up here. Last year some spots had close to 40" of untouched powder around my area but yea those areas aer hard to know and have to be careful about trespassing etc. Yea the UP generally has better off-trail areas especially interms of snowpack. Unfortuatnely Gaylord is the epicenter for Northern Lower mainly because most downstaters and Ohio/Indiana stop in Gaylord because we do get some of the best snow for Northern Lower and it saves them 2-3 hours of dricing. Just the way it is, we do have the snow but its never enough for the immense traffic we get. Last night we were driving to dinner and long 27 trail 7 looked like a damn roller coaster it was a damn shame. About 2 years ago I hit that section at around 11pm after a groomer went through and it was one of the most enjoyable rides of my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 About 2 years ago I hit that section at around 11pm after a groomer went through and it was one of the most enjoyable rides of my life. That trail is usally snooth as glass Monday- hursday , Friday Evening - Sunday no chance in hell Weekday riding is where its at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Should be a solid 10-18 inches of synoptic snow across the UP and into Canada. Super hyped for it. This should take care of the last section of the 800 mile Ontario loop. last section.jpg With winter seemingly returning for most of Feb, if we miss this storm (we will) I want the UP to be hammered. I'm headed to Marquette in 3 weeks and snowpack is below normal as of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 With winter seemingly returning for most of Feb, if we miss this storm (we will) I want the UP to be hammered. I'm headed to Marquette in 3 weeks and snowpack is below normal as of now. Not surprised been below normal for most LES belts including my area, still running 25-30" below noral for snow more in the UP in certain areas. Not suprsed with the raging Nino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Warmer weather and cranked the heat in the pole barn was able to clear my roof. But underestimated the amount osnow and high moisture content in it so can't blow it. Probably will be there until spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Can't wait till I can move north. My wife has a slam dunk job opportunity in Sault Saint Marie, but I don't think there are enough seafood eaters up that way to move my business there. It's not really my ideal spot, but being close to the Canadian border, the most beautiful spot in the midwest.... it's tempting. This would be like 30 mins from my house. The problem is that I would rather have my house here, than the city of SSM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Can't wait till I can move north. My wife has a slam dunk job opportunity in Sault Saint Marie, but I don't think there are enough seafood eaters up that way to move my business there. It's not really my ideal spot, but being close to the Canadian border, but the most beautiful spot in the midwest.... it's tempting. This would be like 30 mins from my house. The problem is that I would rather have my house here, than the city of SSM. Ontario.jpg Yea the Soo doesnt get the most snow a decent amount but you would certainly be close drive to great riding. I moved as far north as my wife would let me. I woudl of perferred to be in the UP but happy where I ended up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I typically only ride a grand total of 15 days a winter and I rack up 3000 miles pretty easily. It depend on if you like to ride, or lounge around at the bar. It blows me away how many people call themselves snowmobilers, yet never ride in the UP. Too many people sit in the traffic jam known as Gaylord. Went through the UP many times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Yea the Soo doesnt get the most snow a decent amount but you would certainly be close drive to great riding. I moved as far north as my wife would let me. I woudl of perferred to be in the UP but happy where I ended up. Typically the wife is the one who needs the city crap to be close by. I'm in the same camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Typically the wife is the one who needs the city crap to be close by. I'm in the same camp. Why not buy a cottage or land then? Crazy deal almost everywhere in the state. I'm thinking about selling my house in Antrim Cnty and buying something in the Irish Hills. Super beautiful and closer to home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 If it's even possible... Your winter enjoyment will go up 10 fold. I definitely agree my in-laws have them in the hills south of here and go riding a few times a year. I prefer boarding/skiing but love all winter activities. I want my next house to be really close to a trail so I can just hop right on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Typically the wife is the one who needs the city crap to be close by. I'm in the same camp. My wife grew up in the snow-belt me in the city. I still want to be close enough to the city to enjoy the benefits of it (work/recreation) but far enough away to get lots of snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Warmer weather and cranked the heat in the pole barn was able to clear my roof. But underestimated the amount osnow and high moisture content in it so can't blow it. Probably will be there until spring. Is there room for an ice rink on your property? If so I'm coming over to play a few games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Is there room for an ice rink on your property? If so I'm coming over to play a few games! Yes, have pleanty of room for a ice rink, my problem is I have a bad right knee and skating is hard on it, it hurts sledding to but I deal with it for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Not surprised been below normal for most LES belts including my area, still running 25-30" below noral for snow more in the UP in certain areas. Not suprsed with the raging Nino. With our tremendous downstate snowpack the last 2 winters, i havent even given the UP a thought in 3 years (used to be an annual winter trip). With a subpar (albeit expected) winter this year, I have been looking forward to my trip, and really hoping they build up the pack. When I go up there is not just to see snow, I can see that here...its to see a SH*TLOAD of snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Yes, have pleanty of room for a ice rink, my problem is I have a bad right knee and skating is hard on it, it hurts sledding to but I deal with it for that. That would be awesome, you can play goalie so you won't have to hurt the knee to much. I'll bring the net. Will get a nice game of oldschool outdoor hockey like I used to play as a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 That would be awesome, you can play goalie so you won't have to hurt the knee to much. I'll bring the net. Will get a nice game of oldschool outdoor hockey like I used to play as a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 With our tremendous downstate snowpack the last 2 winters, i havent even given the UP a thought in 3 years (used to be an annual winter trip). With a subpar (albeit expected) winter this year, I have been looking forward to my trip, and really hoping they build up the pack. When I go up there is not just to see snow, I can see that here...its to see a SH*TLOAD of snow You guys have had a pretty good couple years down there thats for sure, but normal years <50" a year just isn't the same compared to 150"+ a year. Seeing 40"+ snowpacks is a great sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 You guys have had a pretty good couple years down there thats for sure, but normal years <50" a year just isn't the same compared to 150"+ a year. Seeing 40"+ snowpacks is a great sight. I know, thats why I wait til mid-late winter when the snowpack has had a chance to build up. Its really interesting how, especially the last decade of so, winter down here has been filled with more snowstorms and even snowpack than the non-snowbelt portions of northern MI. But the lakes never fail the belts. Some years better than others of course, but they never are a total fail. As a snowlover, I cannot fathom living in a non-snowbelt area of northern MI when the good are so close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 I know, thats why I wait til mid-late winter when the snowpack has had a chance to build up. Its really interesting how, especially the last decade of so, winter down here has been filled with more snowstorms and even snowpack than the non-snowbelt portions of northern MI. But the lakes never fail the belts. Some years better than others of course, but they never are a total fail. As a snowlover, I cannot fathom living in a non-snowbelt area of northern MI when the good are so close. Had someone proudly describe their cabin in Oscoda a few weeks ago, I couldn't help myself from asking about how poor the snow is there. The guy acknowledged that shortfall. To me it wasn't a shortfall, it was a deal-killer. I'd sell the thing faster than the ad could be listed on Trulia.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I know, thats why I wait til mid-late winter when the snowpack has had a chance to build up. Its really interesting how, especially the last decade of so, winter down here has been filled with more snowstorms and even snowpack than the non-snowbelt portions of northern MI. But the lakes never fail the belts. Some years better than others of course, but they never are a total fail. As a snowlover, I cannot fathom living in a non-snowbelt area of northern MI when the good are so close. I know, thats why I wait til mid-late winter when the snowpack has had a chance to build up. Its really interesting how, especially the last decade of so, winter down here has been filled with more snowstorms and even snowpack than the non-snowbelt portions of northern MI. But the lakes never fail the belts. Some years better than others of course, but they never are a total fail. As a snowlover, I cannot fathom living in a non-snowbelt area of northern MI when the good are so close. I couldn't imagine living 40-60 miles west of me and only getting 50-60" a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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