Tuesday, 1/19

 I can't believe I'm actually saying this, but I sure wish it would snow.

Don't worry; it's not a cry for help, nor is a message that I've secretly been kidnapped and need to be rescued. Instead, it's just an observation (albeit one I never thought I'd make) on the fact that we're kind of stuck in a netherworld of of having a little snow but not enough to play with.

Here's what a street in Marquette looks like--

I took that picture on Sunday, after we had an inch or so snow. If I had taken the picture Friday when it was raining, it would've looked like October instead. And that's the problem—there's just enough snow on the ground to make things like running a little tricky and playing soccer impossible, yet there's nowhere near enough snow to cross-country ski or snowshoe.

We've been at the point where we're waiting for it to go one way or another for what...two months now? I'd just like Mother Nature to make up her mind—either make it rain again for three weeks and get rid of the snow, or bring in enough for us to play with.

Just choose.

Of course, I'm not the only one complaining. A combination of Covid and the lack of snow has caused the cancellation of the Noquemanon Cross County Ski Marathon, downhill skiers are griping about the lack of a base, and snowmobilers are having to zig here and zag there to avoid ruts in what passes for the trails this year.

Like I said, I can't believe I'm complaining about the lack of snow, yet here I am. We haven't had a big snow event yet this year. We had six or so inches at one time once back in December, but that's about it. Between the lack of big snow, the record summer-like warmth in November and the above freezing temps with rain we've had this month, there just hasn't been the chance for anything to accumulate. I shouldn't be complaining about the lack of snow—really, I shouldn't—but being stuck in this limbo is just...

Well, let's put it this way—it's SO 2020. And it's not 2020 any more. So there you go, Mother Nature. Make up your mind, one way or the other.

We appreciate it.

(jim@wmqt.com)