The unmistakable roar of a snow blower is basically Michigan’s unofficial winter alarm clock. You hear the neighbor clearing surprise overnight snow, and suddenly your morning plans shift to “go shovel now.”
When that sound shows up before dawn in October—or refuses to leave by April—it sparks a little panic. Winter keeps its own schedule here.
Hearing it on an 85‑degree day? Doesn’t count.
Glad Dad’s snow blower will still be in action with the neighbor. Dad always preferred snow blowing over mowing. Pure Michigan.
#PureMichigan #MichiganWinter #SnowBlowerSeason #OnlyInMichigan #UpperPeninsula #DadStories
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