snow

We may not be out of the woods yet as far as snow is concerned. You won't believe how late it has snowed in the Kalamazoo area.

Under MCL 257.677a(2)-(4), it is illegal for snow, ice or slush to fall into either the roadway or the shoulder in such a way that a motorist’s vision is impaired. That law, like it or not, stands for all Michigan drivers.

Every city has its own unique qualities and, in some cases, quirks. My hometown, Chicago, has one of those quirks. It's called "dibs".

This is a video of a Cass County snowplow driver doing his job. Long hours and a thankless job. During a blizzard-like situation as we experienced on Wednesday, the job is critical to public safety - the roads have to be plowed and safe for driving. And the snow keeps coming down. This is not a - quick clear the main roads once - and your back in the shop. This is - drive your route, and drive it again, and then drive it again three or four more times.

About this time every year, the topic of "Great Blizzards" comes up. For Michiganders, the two blizzards of the late 1970's get people waxing poetic about how much snow there was, etc.

Here's a hilarious snow removal hack you should not try at home.

Did you know that if your driver's license to operate a vehicle is suspended or revoked, you're not legally allowed to operate a snowmobile?

Action in the Great Lakes and Canada hinting very heavy lake-effect snow this winter in MI

National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of southwest, west central, and south central Michigan 8p.m. Monday March 15, through 10a.m. Tuesday, March 16.

It's not something we've really had to think about this year, but with the recent snow, it's something that's important to remember and do.