It was nice enough for 'em to race last weekend up at Road America - and they're a bit south of you. Though, they did get some rain and there was a mention of snow - but I don't think it snowed any significant amount. But, it did rain.
So, yeah... It'll be warm soon - and then probably too warm.
One thing about where I live that when it does get too warm we can all just o take a 30 minute ride over to the big lake and the cold water keeps the temperature 10 degrees cooler always. There's nice beaches and it provides some relief. The part of the lake that is only a mile away does not have the same effect as the whole bay is so much shallower than the lake. The lake is hundreds of feet deep and huge so the water never really gets warm. I think it barely makes 50 degrees in the peak of summer
I suspect it technically keeps it warmer in the winter and not ten degrees cooler - but I don't live there. I just know it's a REALLY big fucking lake and will never get colder than about 32° F.
But, any warming due to the lake may be outweighed by the windchill.
Should I get drunk tonight?
In the winter it does keep that area warmer than inland. They get a lot more snow too. The water never freezes in that lake. In the bay it does and you can go ice fishing. That again, is due to it being so shallow.
That's up to you! But why not? You got a drinking partner?
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