Rick,
Great detail in the core and wonderful colors.
And having lived in roughly your part of the county I complete understand your weather woes. In fact my brother was visiting my parents and experienced the snow storms by Lake Superior in Marquette, Michigan. The storm had brought up heavy waves. This snow/wave situation led to the attached photo. Where else would you ask the question cross-country ski or surf? Or in your case, image, ski or surf?
--Andy