I wonder how many people will be at the
dog sled races this weekend wearing shorts?
I remember UP 200 weekends where it was
so cold that your fingers fell off. I remember UP 200 weekends where
it was so snowy that you could barely see the spectators standing
across Washington Street from you. But I don't think I ever remember
a UP 200 weekend where the forecast was for sun and 50 degrees.
You know---February shorts weather.
It should be an interesting weekend
here in Marquette with the “heat”. All the races (including the
UP 200, Jackpine 30, and Midnight Run) are still scheduled to run as
usual, although organizers say they make take precautions to ensure
the dogs don't get overheated. And for once, some of the other
outdoor events going on, like Glacier Glide, should be events where
you might actually find yourself removing clothing instead of piling
on more layers.
Not that I'm complaining.
We've had another wacky winter this
year, veering from extreme cold to extreme warmth, from no snow to a
bunch of it in one day. But it seems to be coming to a premature
end. The long range forecast calls for temperatures in the 40s or 50s for
at least the next week, and it wouldn't surprise me if whatever snow
we have now is gone by the end of the month. That might be good for
those of us who are eagerly awaiting summer, but for those people
looking to partake in winter events, like the UP 200, it looks like
those opportunities may be few and far between.
So on that note, have yourself a great
February weekend. It might be the last of “winter”. And it is,
for sure, one of the busiest of the year in Marquette, with all kinds
of things to do, so make sure you get out and enjoy them. And feel
free to wear shorts, if you'd like. After all, how often do you get
to do that in February?
8-)
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