Copper Harbor Lighthouse

Copper Harbor Lighthouse

Friday, November 10, 2017

It came!

Is it really November 10th today? It seems like December! Here's a photo I snapped through the sliding doors yesterday afternoon. 
with deer tracks leading to the bird feeders

Our winter weather warning has now expired, and Keweenaw County says our official storm total was 11". That brings our seasonal total up to 27.5" thus far! Not a bad start, huh? 

Just a reminder:  As usual, I used the county's total for my snowfall chart (even though we had more than 11" on our property in the last 2 days). Although we're not far from the spot where the snow is measured, snow totals can vary widely within just a few miles up here. Some get more; some get less. 

The forecast is calling for daily highs above freezing beginning on Sunday for 6 or 7 days. That should clear the trees and reduce the size of some of our snow piles.

OK, it's off to work I go. Mr. Cut Off says he needs some homemade bread and cookies for his deer hunting lunches and snacks!

All is well in the Keweenaw.
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UPDATE:  Friday, Nov. 10 - 11:42 a.m.

Look what I just noticed! Don't know how long it will last, but the sky is blue & the sun is shining! Yay!

All is well in the Keweenaw.

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

It's Coming!

The official Keweenaw County total is now 16.5" and more snow is coming! We're told to expect up to 12-13" here in the higher terrain of the Keweenaw from late this afternoon through Friday morning. If that happens, we should set some new daily records. I'll keep you posted.

All is well in the Keweenaw.
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UPDATE:  Thursday, Nov. 9

It's Still Coming!

9" of new snow since last night, and it's still falling. Our winter storm warning is expected to last until 7:00 a.m. tomorrow. Winds are also supposed to pick up, so I'll be back with an update and a new snow chart in the morning - presuming we have power!

All is well (and very white) in the Keweenaw.

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Looking Out

Before the trees emptied themselves of all their leaves, we were treated to quite a color show. . .

and we didn't have to be outside to enjoy it. Here's some of what we captured from inside the house - looking out.

The next 3 photos show what Mr. Cut Off could see from his spot at the dinner table.

This was my view when washing dishes.

Back in the great room.

And through the front door.

All is well in the Keweenaw.

Sunday, November 5, 2017

Sunday Reflections


Thanks to all those who checked my Sunday Reflections last week when we were visiting lower Michigan and had little or no Internet connectivity. I wasn't able to link to most Sunday sites and it was difficult to comment, but we're home and things are back to normal today.

All is well in the Keweenaw.

Saturday, November 4, 2017

This Morning!

Here's how things look this morning!

It's snowing again. Supposed to rain tomorrow.

All is well in the Keweenaw.