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This winter in Washtenaw County has been notably colder and snowier than most of the past decade. It has created inconveniences and hardships. But there may be some benefits to all of the snow and cold. Snowier winters play an important ecological role beyond what we experience at the surface. WEMU's David Fair was joined by U-M Biological Station researcher, Dr. Olivia Vought to explore this winter’s environmental benefits and how it all works.

The City of Ann Arbor’s Snow Match program has been growing steadily with more volunteers signing up to help their fellow residents with snow removal. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The City of Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations is offering rebates to residents willing to hand in their gas-powered snow blowers. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

As the weather continues to cool down, the City of Ypsilanti’s snow and ice enforcement goes into effect starting this week. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

As temperatures start to turn cooler, snow may not be far away. The City of Ann Arbor wants residents to know about coming enforcement changes to street parking during snow emergencies. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor residents looking for help with clearing snow from their sidewalk or are eager to help their neighbors can connect with each other through the city’s Snow Match Program. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Tonight’s Ann Arbor City Council meeting will feature two major public hearings: one on a new housing project and another addressing what happens if the property owners don’t clear snow in a timely manner. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Memorial Day may not be a time to think about the white stuff, but the City of Ann Arbor is looking to make some changes to laws regarding the timely removal of snow from sidewalks. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

You may have noticed that winters in Michigan are changing. That will continue. WEMU's David Fair spoke with University of Michigan professor of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, Dr. Richard Rood, about our climate future and the need for greater emphasis on adaptation.

Washtenaw County hasn’t been hit with much snow this winter … yet! So, in order to be prepared, the county road commission is in need of snowplow operators. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.