Well, not really. And that is the problem. In Northern Michigan, tourism is the driver of our economy. We depend upon snow, and lots of it, for our local ski resorts, motels, restaurants, and shops to thrive. Snowmobiling is also an important winter sport which brings thousands of visitors to our area. Ice fishing, 
snowshoeing, cross country skiing, outdoor ice skating, you name it, all these sports are enjoyed by the numerous tourists and visitors to our winter wonderland. . . but not so far this year.
Not only did we not have a White Christmas, but no snow for New Year's as well. What is usually one of our biggest weeks of the year for tourism has turned into a bust. Temperatures this coming week are expected to be in the 40's, which is twenty degrees above normal. Usually at this time of year, we are thoroughly blanketed in several feet of the white stuff. While it is kind of nice not having to constantly shovel, or trudge through knee or waist deep snow to show homes, the warm weather we have been having is really causing problems for our local economy. In case you haven't heard, things haven't been so great to start with here in the Wolverine State (and I'm not talking about the Rose Bowl).
So, could you folks out West send one of your blizzards our way, and soon? We could really use the snow and would appreciate your sharing some with us. Thanks and have a great New Year!
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