January Thaw: It Didn't Last Long

2008-01-17 / Front Page


Fog, rain, and warm temperatures took their toll on Mackinac Island's snow Tuesday, January 8. As snow disappeared, bikes were uncovered and snowmobiles were temporarily tucked under the sidewalk canopy of the Chippewa Hotel on Main Street as these workers took to foot and bicycle on their way to the Arnold Dock to take the 4:30 p.m. Huron to St. Ignace. By Friday, abundant snow had returned and snowmobiles are now back in operation across the Eastern U.P. Fog, rain, and warm temperatures took their toll on Mackinac Island's snow Tuesday, January 8. As snow disappeared, bikes were uncovered and snowmobiles were temporarily tucked under the sidewalk canopy of the Chippewa Hotel on Main Street as these workers took to foot and bicycle on their way to the Arnold Dock to take the 4:30 p.m. Huron to St. Ignace. By Friday, abundant snow had returned and snowmobiles are now back in operation across the Eastern U.P.

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