The 2014-2015 winter season came in like a lion. By mid-November, it looked like winter wanted to stay. We had over 30 inches of snow before the month was done. Then December happened. There was moderation. There was minimal snow, moderate temperatures, and a complete turn-around from the month before. January was snowier than December. Cold air from the arctic moved in. Snow came heavy. But just like November, the…
Read MoreRecord Cold Temperatures
It has been cold lately. We have had some record cold temperatures over the past few weeks. I am thinking that there are at least a few people who are thinking that spring cannot come soon enough. It is cold for us, for our pets, for our heating bills, but what about for our plants? At this point regarding the temperatures, at the end of February, I wouldn’t worry too…
Read MoreMid-Winter
Here we are, halfway through winter. It was interesting and scary to start. It looked like winter was going to be strong with heavy snow in November, but it quickly turned around. Then the snow turned off for a month. It was a complete turn around. However, once we were in the new year, the snow machine turned back on for West Michigan. But it is Michigan, that can happen.…
Read MoreSmall Snowflakes
This recent winter storm has provided West Michigan with an abundance of snow. However, the snowflakes themselves have been on the small side. The small snowflakes come from the cold air that has been in place. The cold air and small snowflakes can create some challenges when trying to move the snow around. The small snowflakes do help to lessen the amount of snow that is accumulated on the paved…
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