Super soft heather vintage navy tri-blend poly/cotton/rayon (50/25/25). Designed in Michigan by The Mitten State. Assembled in USA.
All TMS apparel is designed with vintage blends and run a bit slimmer than traditional cuts. For more information please refer to the sizing charts below:
YOUTH SIZING: XS = Y6 S = Y8 M = Y10 L = Y12 XL = Y14
Even Mother Nature calls WOOD TV 8’s Bill Steffen for weather advice.
He doesn’t need an umbrella - the rain knows better than to touch him.
His mustache can predict lightning 3 counties away.
Lord of Lightning, Prince of Precipitation, WE PRESENT, Bill "The BIizzard Wizard"
Steffen!
He's not just any ordinary weatherman - he's the Blizzard Wizard! With his expert forecasting skills and years of experience, Bill can predict a blizzard like nobody's business. With the Blizzard Wizard on your side, you'll never be caught off guard by a winter storm again! So grab your official shirt and embrace the magic of the Blizzard Wizard.
Who knows, maybe some of his forecasting skills will transfer to you! A portion of proceeds will be donated from each shirt to The Boy Scouts of America, Bill is an Eagle Scout and spends much of his time still helping local troops.
Bill's Bio:
WOOD TV8 Chief Meteorologist Emeritus Bill Steffen has been a familiar and friendly face in West Michigan since November of 1974. His love of weather began at an early age. At 8 years old, Bill set up a weather station in his backyard and proceeded to phone in snow totals to the local TV station. His very first appearance on air was in 1967 to test the new cable TV in Winnetka, Ill. The ever-industrious Bill opted to wear his Boy Scout uniform because he lacked a proper suit and tie. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, the Chicago native joined WZZM as a meteorologist.
It was here he faced a once-in-a-lifetime event: the Blizzard of 1978. For two days, the storm raged, dumping close to 2 feet of snow in West Michigan. Bill helmed every forecast for 72 hours straight, getting very little sleep in between newscasts. For an entire viewing area crippled under a historic snowfall, Bill Steffen was a beacon in the dark. He became chief meteorologist there in 1985 and then joined 24 Hour News 8 in 2001. In July 2021, he transitioned to chief meteorologist emeritus, taking a new role while remaining a key part of Storm Team 8. Bill and his wife live in the Grand Rapids area. His family said Bill’s devotion to forecasting is unmatched only by his devotion to his family.
Bill has been honored with numerous broadcast awards and he’s very active in the West Michigan community. Generations of viewers have shared Bill’s excitement about the weather thanks to his thousands of classroom visits and volunteer work. He has worked with the regional Math Counts Competition and the Science Olympiad, and he’s an honorary chair of fundraising for the Grand Rapids Planetarium.
Bill has been the chairman of the Red Cross Heroes Campaign. He’s also on the marketing committee and board of directors for the Gerald R. Ford Boy Scout Council and the advisory board for Youth for Christ. He also writes Bill’s Blog on woodtv.com.
Super soft heather gray tri-blend poly/cotton/rayon (50/25/25). Designed in Michigan by The Mitten State. Assembled in USA.
PLEASE NOTE: Sales & Discounts do not apply to this item, as we are raising funds for The Boy Scouts of America.
All TMS apparel is designed with vintage blends and run a bit slimmer than traditional cuts. For more information please refer to the sizing charts below:
YOUTH SIZING: XS = Y6 S = Y8 M = Y10 L = Y12 XL = Y14
Bought this as a gift, and the amount of joy it brought my friend was worth every last penny. Super soft, true to size, and the picture is unmistakably Bill himself.
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KYLARA Wallman-brown
Great shirt
The material and quality of shirt is awesome! My husband loves it!
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Lauren Smart
Ace meteorologist Bill Steffen
Love the shirt, soft, washes well. Good cause. Also Bill is the best in the West!
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Marquette averages about 141 inches of snow per year. That makes it the 5th snowiest city in America. On the other hand, it was once known as a summer haven during the height of the iron mining era. Quite a versatile city, if you ask us.
Super soft heather navy tri-blend poly/cotton/rayon (50/25/25). Designed in Michigan by The Mitten State. Assembled in USA.
All TMS apparel is designed with vintage blends and run a bit slimmer than traditional cuts. For more information please refer to the sizing charts below:
YOUTH SIZING: XS = Y6 S = Y8 M = Y10 L = Y12 XL = Y14
The Great Blizzard of '78 covered Michigan and the surrounding Great Lakes region on January 25th, 1978. For days, snow piled high, shutting down highways, grocery stores, and municipal buildings.
Super soft heather white tri-blend poly/cotton/rayon tee. Designed in Michigan by The Mitten State. Assembled in USA.
All TMS apparel is designed with vintage blends and run a bit slimmer than traditional cuts. For more information please refer to the sizing charts below:
YOUTH SIZING: XS = Y6 S = Y8 M = Y10 L = Y12 XL = Y14
Great Shirt!! Love that it is made in the Great State of Michigan!! Love all of their merchandise!! Great Company…
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Jeremy P
I lived it, so had to have it
Yep, I have photos of snowdrifts taller than me when the storm hit, so I wanted the shirt for fun. I've noticed their sizes fit a little snugger, so went with large instead of medium and it's perfect.
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Daniela S
Awesome t-shirts
I’ve loved every t-shirt I’ve bought from The Mitten State company. The shirts are so soft, very comfortable and the quality is top notch. I’ll keep buying more as I love the selection.
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Lindsy M.
Blizzard Baby
I was born 2 weeks before the BIG BLIZZARD! I loved the design of this shirt and it is buttery soft. The blue and red made it a perfect shirt for 4th of July.