I could probably make 2.5" of ice in my freezer. Not outside tho, unless it would be in a bucket, and wait for a long while.

Lake Michigan tossed in a few flakes, and a bit of wind today.

Air is cold, but the ground is being exothermic, and that will carry on for a while. Usually get's covered pretty good with insulation before it can freeze.

Sure am glad I didn't get stuck in Minnesota on my two previous trips there.

A good ol' cast iron pot belly stove that's glowing red, sounds to be the ticket for good warmth on a really cold day.

I kinda miss the day's of old.