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Vol XXII – #42 – Back on the Breakwall

Jim Burnham    January 27, 2023    1 Comment on Vol XXII – #42 – Back on the Breakwall

  So, the snow came and went. Not much to speak of. But we did have some blue sky peak before that happened. Another light year for snow so far, and most of the north end of the lake is not frozen over. But, I’m seeing some promising signs at the mouth of the river. Still enough snow to ski… Read more »

Vol XXII – #41 – Some Snow

Jim Burnham    January 26, 2023    5 Comments on Vol XXII – #41 – Some Snow

Welcome to the first post of 2023! This is the extent of the blue sky for the day today. Light snow was falling for most of the day after this, sometimes heavy. I took the afternoon and cross-country skied the Good Harbor Trail. The loop was clear except for the southern half, which was littered with 10-15 old-growth trees that… Read more »

Vol. XX – #111 Breakfast, Storms, Seiches and the Coast Guard

Jim Burnham    July 19, 2020    6 Comments on Vol. XX – #111 Breakfast, Storms, Seiches and the Coast Guard

(Report by Jim) Full day today. Breakfast at 45th Parallel Cafe in Suttons Bay was interrupted by a storm cell that caused quite a bit of noise and a seiche in Fishtown. I was told is was not only red, it was redder than red (vermillion?) Anyway, I left the windows open in my car and got soaked getting them… Read more »

Vol XVII – #297 – Not the Best Day to Take Pictures

Keith Burnham    January 23, 2018    No Comments on Vol XVII – #297 – Not the Best Day to Take Pictures

h Woke up this morning to power outages and school closings due to overnight icy conditions.  Leelanau County was spared the outages.  Thursday and Friday, temperature to return to upper 30’s and 40’s.       .    

Vol XVII – #296 – Meggen’s Monday

Meggen Watt Petersen    January 22, 2018    No Comments on Vol XVII – #296 – Meggen’s Monday

Today we have snow, or possibly rain washing away snow. It’s a study of “hard water” meets the liquid form. Over the weekend, one of our neighbors commented on a preference for temps in the teens and twenties throughout the winter. We smiled in agreement.      .    

Vol XV #128 – Meggen’s Monday!

Meggen Watt Petersen    August 3, 2015    7 Comments on Vol XV #128 – Meggen’s Monday!

The calm that follows a severe storm is a welcome thing – the hush that accompanies the startled look around. Much work lies ahead in cleaning up around the area. Thanks to everyone who responded in any way possible – re-routing traffic, cutting up trees, protecting downed power lines, and helping those that were stranded.   

Vol XV #121 – Meggen’s Monday – Sunrise at Good Harbor

Meggen Watt Petersen    July 27, 2015    3 Comments on Vol XV #121 – Meggen’s Monday – Sunrise at Good Harbor

  There is something awesome about watching the sunlight emerge, casting first the hues of pinks and oranges, then onto the blues of another beautiful “up north” day!