Last nights weather forecast for the overnight snow fall was 6 to 12 inches. We woke up to an inch. The sky at sunrise showed signs of opening up and Big Blue was calm. And then by 10:30 am the wind started blowing and the sky started snowing. Gusting to over 30, whiteouts. All the schools are closed and this system is… Read more »
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Winter found it’s way back home! A blustery return with northwest winds gusting to over 35 mph. Our Leelanau Road Commission plows had the roads cleared before 7am for the go to church folks, God loveum. Biscuit and I tried to get down to Van’s Beach, but the wind and corn snow drove us back. The Leland Report/Leif Spork Snow… Read more »
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Another gloomy beginning, dark and dreary. The early afternoon no different. Snow was forecasted to fall around four, it began falling at two. The snow is falling along with the temperature and winter is returning. The Leland Report/Leif Spork Snow Gauge contest is closed. We had a total of 47 entries. We will report the final tally on 4/30/16!
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Another calm and cloudy beginning. The temperature rose to around 43 degrees this afternoon with some drizzle, not the kind of winter day you want. Sunday is forecasted to be cold and snowy. Last year on this date we had 61.2 inches in Maple City and two years ago 121 inches in Suttons bay. But then again, three years ago… Read more »
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A calm and cloudy beginning. The forecasts include everything, rain, sleet and possible snow. So far nothing. The morning darkness starts to brighten up mid February when the sun rises at 7:45. I like to begin our journey around 8. The Leland Report/Leif Spork Snow Gauge contest is closed. We had a total of 47 entries. We will report the final… Read more »
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The morning arrived with a nice sunrise. I thought there might be a nice picture opportunity at Fudgy Beach and as I crossed over the Carp River I said this is it. Never got to Fudgy Beach, instead I made my way to South Fishtown. Noon and the sun provided a picture postcard shot of North Beach. Tomorrow afternoon… possible rain or snow…. Read more »
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This afternoon we will be in the Big City By the Bay, so the Leland Report is being posted early. Back in 2001 when I started the LR, it was usually was posted in the am as it was a good morning email to my family. Hard to believe that 15 years will have passed since March 30 2001. I have been interviewed… Read more »
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Wind from the west brought in lake effect snow. A nice day to stay at home and watch football. A new Snow Report will be posted tomorrow. The Leland Report/Leif Spork Snow Gauge contest is closed. We had a total of 47 entries. We will report the final tally on 4/30/16!
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I couldn’t make it to my usual destination, South Fishtown, because of the depth of snow… so I ventured over to South Beach. I walked in the footprints of previous visitors. That’s probably the way I will travel on foot for the rest of the winter, walking in other peoples footprints. The Leelanau County Road Commission gets our applause for the great job… Read more »
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No surprise this morning waking up to 10 inches of new. The real surprise was that it wasn’t as bad as the weather reports all day long predicted. If you didn’t have all wheel or 4 wheel drive, driving was a little iffy in the early morning. Below, Francie Gits, director, members of the Museum Board and friends toast and thank Norbert… Read more »
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