Like the U.P.

Today's snow storm reminds me the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where I spent some great years. Storms like this are a frequent occurrence there and do not get the media attention like here. And despite perception, it is not really much, if at all, colder than here. Being surrounded by open water like Lake Superior, Michigan and Huron, keeps it warmer. It's just the length of the winter that gets to people there.