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Organizers were forced to cancel or scale back the event in recent years. So they decided to make a plan for when the weather didn’t cooperate.

Northern Michigan spent Monday digging out from record-breaking lake effect snow, and more is on the way.

The National Weather Service recorded parts of the region saw winds up to 50 miles per hour, resulting in fallen branches and debris.

Warm waters in the Pacific Ocean have countered what would normally be frigid temperatures in northern Michigan at this time of year.

The airport was closed Saturday and Wednesday while all flights were canceled Tuesday.

Temperatures will drop after a blanket of snow hit northern Michigan, canceling events and impairing travel across the region.

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On the radio, the weatherman announces "Blizzard Conditions". I stare out the window at blowing snow, poor visibility, and I have to admit... it's just beautiful!

Heavy snowfall and strong winds will work together to make travel almost impossible on Friday, and perhaps Saturday.