Winter is getting less reliable.
In Michigan, for example, many families could've gone sledding a few months ago on Halloween but not on Christmas when temperatures reached 60 degrees in some areas.
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Smart stormwater management tech is just in the research stage, but big systems such as the Great Lakes Water Authority are working with the researchers to explore its potential.