Baby It's Cold Outside

“... BITTERLY COLD ARCTIC AIR TO INVADE UPPER MICHIGAN THIS WEEK...

EXPECT THE COLDEST AIRMASS OF THE SEASON TO ARRIVE OVER THE UPPER GREAT LAKES MONDAY NIGHT AND PERSIST THROUGH FRIDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL FALL BELOW ZERO BY LATE MONDAY NIGHT... AND BOTTOM OUT AS LOW AS 20 TO 30 BELOW ZERO ON THURSDAY NIGHT OVER THE WEST HALF OF UPPER MICHIGAN AWAY FROM THE MODERATING INFLUENCE OF THE GREAT LAKES. TEMPERATURES WILL STRUGGLE TO REACH ZERO DURING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY... ESPECIALLY OVER THE INTERIOR SECTIONS OF WESTERN UPPER MICHIGAN. PLAN ON WIND SPEEDS OF 10 TO 20 MPH DURING MUCH OF THIS PERIOD... RESULTING IN BITTERLY COLD WIND CHILLS FROM 20 TO 30 BELOW ZERO OVER THE WEST HALF ON TUESDAY MORNING. EVEN MORE DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS OF 30 TO 35 BELOW ZERO ARE POSSIBLE OVER THE INTERIOR WEST HALF ON THURSDAY MORNING AND FRIDAY MORNING.

The cold front that was supposed to be gone on Thursday has now been extended into Friday morning.

What are the groups thoughts on this? Especially if it decides to stick around into the weekend?

I know it's early and anything can happen b/w now and then. But, it can't hurt to start thinking of a back-up plan. (McKeever and Tom's Lake cabins are both booked...)”

“With my current sleep system, I'm probably only good down to -5 or -10 (2 bags)
I guess, I shouldn't have sold my -15deg bag.

I checked Wilderness State Parks 24 person bunkhouse and 8 person cabin and they're booked up.

Hartwick Pines cabin is open, but I think it only sleeps 6 people, this would be a much longer drive for most. We could us this cabin and a few would have to tent it outside, which wouldn't be too bad, as one could stay warm inside until just before bed time then head out to their tents, if the park would allow this? I would not have a problem sleeping out in my tent. It will possibly be slightly warmer downstate as well?

There's a fine line between Fun and pure survival.

Weatherundergrounds forecast for Friday is H11 L-6 and Saturday H13 L6
last edited: 1/11/09 7:57:02 PM”

“My thoughts are that we do what is the smart thing...like you say, anything can happen between now and then. I would still like to head up that way. However, I am unfamiliar with what is available as far as accomodations and where. So, it's up to the homies that live there or are more familiar with alternative party spots. Any caves we could hunker down in?”

“Hiawatha National Forest (Central U.P.) Eastern section of the Hiawatha between Manistique and Munising

Andersons Log Cabin "Lake of the Loons" on 16 Mile Lake in the Hiawatha National Forest near Munising MI. 906-228-6212. Chalet style log cabin on the shore of 16 Mile Lake, sleeps up to 6, full kitchen with microwave, gas grill on the deck and a firepit for bonfires.

Angel Island View, N3981 Peninsula Road, Munising MI, 49862. Phone 906-387-3709. A completely furnished 3 bedroom upper level home overlooking beautiful 16 Mile Lake and Angel Island. Comfortably sleeps 8 adults. Gas grill on deck and fire pit by the lake with firewood supplied. Comes with a 12 ft. boat, 14 ft. canoe and paddle boat. Satellite television with a 45" screen, stereo, VCR and DVD. Great views of the lake. On the trails. No Smoking, no pets.
Buckhorn Resort: Motel and Lodges, N3990 Buckhorn Drive, Munising, MI 49862. Phone 906-387-3559. In the Hiawatha National Forest. 2 fully equipped spacious lodges that sleep from 6 to 22. On the snowmobile trail. Buckhorn Resort also offers a 20 unit motel. Restaurant and Lounge. Gas.
Deatrick's Camp 440 Rental Cabin on West Branch Lake, 20 minutes south of Wetmore/Munising or 15 miles north of Nahma Junction in the Hiawatha National Forest. Two-bedroom cottage with 1 & 1/2 baths. Bunk bed sleeping area and a futon in the living room. Sleeps up to 8 guests. Complete kitchen. The lake has a sand bottomed beach that is perfect for the children. Pontoon, fishing boat, and paddle boats included or bring your boat for water sports. Easy snowmobile and ATV trail access. Pets with prior approval. N477 Tanglewood Drive, Wetmore, MI 49895. Phone: 231-585-7479.

DreamCatcher Log Cabin Lodge on Powell Lake, N4266 Powell Lake Road, Wetmore, MI 49895. Phone: 248-887-1115. Located 6 miles south of Munising, just west of H-13. Three bedroom log cabin with sleeping loft sleeps 6 to 8. Two bathrooms. Great room has a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and a wood-burning stove.. Washer and dryer. Front and back covered porches. Shallow beach with a sand bottom; perfect for the children. Dock for sitting, sunning, or fishing for those big ones. Direct access to snowmobile and ATV trails. Pets welcome.
Falling Rock Lodge on Powell Lake near Munising MI. Phone: 906-387-1623. The two bedroom lodge is located above the 3-car garage with a private entrance and a deck for relaxing.. Complete kitchen facilities and a living area with satellite TV, DVD, and high-speed wireless internet service. Beach with sandy bottom for swimming and a dock. Great for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Easy access to snowmobile and ATV Trails. E9004 Powell Lake Road, Wetmore. MI 49895.
Hiawatha's Hideaway Rental Cottage is located 12 miles south of Munising in the Hiawatha National Forest. The cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms with 3 sofa sleepers for additional guests. Sleeps from 8-12. Satellite TV with DVD player. Full kitchen. Washer & dryer. Easy snowmobile and ATV trail access. Pets welcome with prior approval. Contact Lisa at 800-982-1633.
Hiawatha Resort, deep in the Hiawatha National Forest, HC1 Box 470, Wetmore, Michigan 49895. Phone 906-573-2933. About 20 miles south of Munising and 35 miles northwest of Manistique, on Blue Lake. 6 rental cabins. Open year round. Cabins sleep from 3 to 6. Canoes and fishing boats with cabins. On the snowmobile and ATV trails. Fishing boat will be placed on any of the over 100 lakes within 10 miles of the resort.
Kemosabe Cabin Rentals, 9215 Powell Lake Road on 10 acres in the Hiawatha National Forest, just south of Munising Michigan. Phone: 1-800-257-1457. 2 Duplex cabin units with two bedrooms in each cabin and 2 separate one-bedroom cabins that sleeps up to 6 "bunkhouse style". The Duplex Units can be opened up into a 4 bedroom unit for large groups. All cabins have a great room with a complete kitchen. Living area has a satellite TV with Showtime and HBO, VCR, & DVD players. All units are high speed wireless internet ready and have air conditioning. Pets welcome. Easy access to ATV and snowmobile trails.
Kenbuck Resort, 14844 LL Road, Wetmore, MI 49895. Phone (906) 573-2237 or 1-877-KENBUCK for reservations. Kenbuck is a great sportsman's resort with 5 housekeeping cabins. These secluded cabins are deep in the Hiawatha National Forest, 100 lakes within 10 miles of the cabins, outstanding fishing and hunting, real snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Close to the Pine Marten Run, 10 miles north of Manistique.
Kouw's Cozy Cabins in the Hiawatha National Forest, just 15 miles southwest of Munising. Phone: 906-387-5327. The two comfortable cabins have a full kitchen, living area with satellite TV, VCR, & DVD players and futons for extra guests. One bedroom on the main floor and a loft with 4 twin beds. Sleeps up to 8. On the snowmobile and ATV trails. Ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Perfect for a large group with lots of parking for trailers and large rigs. Pets welcome. N2892 Dunklee Road, Munising, MI 49862.
Kro's Nest & Sno Shed Rental Cabins, are nestled in the woods of the Hiawatha National Forest near 16 Mile Lake, southwest of Munising, Both cabins have 2 bedrooms, a full kitchen, a family room, and sleep 6-8 guests. The Kro's Nest has a gas fireplace in the living area. Easy access to ATV and snowmobile trails and all the wonderful recreational opportunities in the Hiawatha Forest as well the Pictured Rocks, Grand Island, Lake Superior cruises, charter fishing, and much more. Pets with prior approval. E6828 Crossover Rd, Munising, MI 49862. Phone: 419-467-0759, 419-345-2229, or 419-288-3615.
La Casita del Bosque Vacation Home on Sister Lake south of Munising in the Hiawatha National Forest. Newly built elegant home offers 3 bedrooms with 3 & 1/2 bathrooms. Living area has large wood-burning stone fireplace. Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher. Laundry. Large deck overlooks this private lake with a natural shoreline. Beach has sandy bottom for swimming. This is an ideal location for those who love a peaceful environment by a lake and those who enjoy silent sports. Phone Lisa at (906) 387-1633 or 1-800-982-1633.
Lodge on 16 Mile Lake, Munising, MI 49862. Phone (574) 370-9872. A 3 bedroom modern cabin on the north shore of 16 Mile Lake. Second largest lake in the Hiawatha National Forest. Full amenities including wood burning stove, microwave and washer/dryer. Sleeps up to 10. Boat and rental motor. On the trails. Pets accepted.
North Country Cabin, N6379 Perch Lake Road, Munising, MI 49862. Phone: 906-387-5259. Two bedroom cabin with one bathroom in a wooded area with access to Perch Lake. Full kitchen, laundry, dish TV, VCR, and wood stove to keep you cozy. Wood provided. Handicap accessible. Private beach on Perch Lake with dock and sandy shallow beach for the children. Good fishing. On the snowmobile trail with ATV trails and cross country ski trails nearby. Pets with special permission.
Powell Shores Lodge, on the shores of Powell Lake, 6 miles from Munising, MI. (906)-439-5483. Completely furnished modern 2 bedroom vacation home on a 100 acre lake in the Hiawatha National Forest. Sleeps 7 adults, gas fireplace, large deck, sandy beach with fire pit, fishing pier, boat and canoe. Snowmobile trail across the road. Pets welcome.
Rock Ridge Camp is located on the rim of the Rock River Canyon in the Hiawatha National Forest, southwest of AuTrain, MI in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Phone: 906-892-8525. This "Rustic but Refined" camp has a bedroom with a queen bed, and a sleeping loft with air beds. Bath with shower. Kitchen with 3-burner stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee pot. Wood stove. Winter access by snowmobile. Hosts have large parking lot and will help haul your gear on a cargo sled. Great hunting, snowmobiling, and ATV'ing. A wonderful secluded spot in the wilderness. Summer access by rustic road. Pets welcome.
Sam's Hiawatha Log Cabin in the Hiawatha National Forest. 15711 Federal Forest Highway 13. Phone: 231-547-4136 (home), 231-649-1908 (cell). Located16 miles north of US-2 in the Central U.P.. Two-bedroom newly built log cabin with a loft that will sleep 4 comfortably. Bathroom with shower. Complete kitchen. Cabin has knotty pine interior with a wood-burning fireplace in the living area. Near 25 lakes for fishing and canoeing. Easy access to snowmobile and ATV trails. Pets with prior approval.
Sawmill Cabin Rentals, N3925 Buckhorn Road, Munising, Michigan 49862. Phone toll free: 866-894-2364. Comfortable newly built log vacation home in the Hiawatha National Forest south of Munising with a wonderful view of Hovey Lake. Sawmill Vacation Home has 2 bedrooms on the main level with a loft. Sleeps up to 8. Dish TV with VCR and a wood-burning stove in the living area. Complete kitchen with dishwasher. Access to Hovey Lake nearby with a boat ramp and beach for swimming and fishing. Rowboat included with rental. Easy access to ATV trails and the Buckhorn Snowmobile Trail.
Schultz's Lakeside Rental Cabin, N4304 Powell Lake Road, Wetmore, MI 49895. Phone: 906-387-2112. Cozy 2 bedroom cabin on the shores of Powell Lake in the Hiawatha National Forest. Complete kitchen, wood stove, sandy beach for swimming, and good fishing in Powell Lake or other nearby lakes. Near Munising, the Pictured Rocks, Grand Island, and Lake Superior cruises. A peaceful setting for enjoying the Northwoods without the blare of a TV or phone. Pets with prior approval. Seasonal June through September.
SnowShoe Inn, Lodging on 16 Mile Lake in the Hiawatha National Forest, 12 miles southwest of Munising. Phone: 906-387-3940. Lower level non-smoking vacation suite overlooking the lake with 3 bedrooms containing 6 beds. Sleeps 6-10. Complete kitchen, satellite TV, and gas fireplace. Boat & motor, paddle boat, gas grill, and fire pit. Sandy swimming beach and good fishing. Direct access to snowmobile and ATV trails. N3990 Hayward Road, Munising, MI 49862.
Trail View Cabins, 3249 Buckhorn Road, Munising, MI 49862. Phone 906-387-2402. Two modern log cabins in the Hiawatha National Forest near Munising. Two and Three bedroom cabins, full kitchens, satellite tv, vcr, firepit, near Hovey Lake. Within 100 yards of snowmobile and atv trails. Open year round. Gas, restaurant and lounge nearby. Pet friendly.
White Fawn Lodge and Cabins and the Forest Glen General Store. Phone: 906-573-2999. Located on Town Lake in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest, 11 miles south of Munising. N1871 Federal Forest Highway 13, Wetmore, MI 49895. Cabins have 2-4 bedrooms with full kitchens and the Lodge contains rooms and suites with microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers. Private beach. Excellent fishing. Great spot for the outdoor enthusiast. On the snowmobile trails. Boats, Motors, and Snowmobile Rentals,, Phone 906-573-2655.
Hulbert, MI (5.5 miles west of the M-123& M-28 junction or 18 miles east of Newberry)

Hulbert Lake Lodge, P.O. Box 67, Hulbert, MI 49748. 906-876-2324. Our five log cabins overlook Hulbert
last edited: 1/11/09 9:54:51 PM”

“Holy Wah! That's a whole bunch of info!”

“Sorry. Was late. And I just threw it out there. Just read it and shut up.”

“Oh for crying out loud! Why didn't you just post the freaking Encyclopedia Britannica while you were at it?”

“What's that?”

“Uh-huh....thought so.”

“Sheesh... both of our bags go to 10 degrees. Steuben is currently forcasted for -8 degrees Friday night. Have you guys decided on a cutoff temp? We are getting our gear together tonight!!!”

“Whaddya mean? - that info is not in the Encyclopedia Britannica! Nope, it's not!

So anyway, Mountainrunner & Honeybunches, in lieu of renting one of Wolfeye's finds, you have summer weight sleepy bags you could put your 10 degree bags inside of, don't ya. And don't zip your sleepy bags together cuz it'll be colder, not warmer! I mean, not to zip two bags together to make one, one for two people, I mean. You know what I mean!

Now if I could just find my dang tent...”

“She means no boinkin' in two bags...boink while in seperate bags.

I hope you find your tent, Cowpatty...I am not prepared to sleep with you. (lol)
last edited: 1/12/09 9:39:30 PM”

“I've never boinked a frozen man... and I don't wanna start now. So I think I can rule out that for now! And nope, neither of us have warm weather bags. We condensed into 10 degree bags that we hoped would get us through all seasons. We just sold a couple of bags last week. Shoulda waited a lil bit.”

“HB - I prolly have some warm weather bags. D and I are both using our 0 bags w/ one 35 bag draped over us (it's an oooold rectangular one). I bet we can come up with something for you both to use.

and, I have to disagree w/ CP. I find I sleep more comfortably when D and I zip our mating bags together.”

“Well, hell...now I feel lonely.”

“HB - Post as you, not me!!!! You are making me sound like a wuss damn it.”

“Actually, I would think it gets a mite bit uncomfortable being in there, what with the mating bags and all... :)”

“There's a big difference between wuss and keeping all of my skin, fingers and toes intact. And if you don't want me to post under you, then don't leave yourself signed in! Ha! I'm too lazy to sign you out and sign myself in.”

“So there is no confusion, this is honeybunches. Thanks for the offer of the bag. We will have to discuss that when I am there this week. MR says he doesn't need it, but I again, like all of my limbs and plan on keeping them for a few years. Both of our zippers are left zips so we can't zip together... but it's a nice thought.”

“Please ignore what I said about Steuben, MI. It is very close to where we are going but I realized that when I typed it into weather.com, it was actually bringing up Steuben, ME.... oops!

Guess it's gonna be cold there, too.”

“If you use NOAA weather... you can bring up Steuben, MI :)”

“Friday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. West wind between 9 and 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.

Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23.”

“That's the current weather report for Steuben, MI. Friday will be dang cold... Saturday won't be sooo bad. Sunday looks like it will be a good day!”

“The forecast for Friday (day) for both Manistique and Munising are predicinting windchills of 20 to 30 below. The forecast for Friday night for both towns, 10 to 20 below. Those are both on the lakes and the prediction said inland areas would be colder...”