Monday, March 29, 2010
Going Rogue
A new hypothesis claims a 50 ft rogue wave sank the Edmund Fitzgerald and that Gordon Lightfoot will change the lyrics to his famous song.
See The Globe and Mail: The Edmund Fitzgerald's legend lives on … but with a major change
This story is being featured in a new Canadian television show - Dive Detectives. Doesn't look like it is available in the U.S.
See The Globe and Mail: The Edmund Fitzgerald's legend lives on … but with a major change
This story is being featured in a new Canadian television show - Dive Detectives. Doesn't look like it is available in the U.S.
Labels: history, shipwrecks, weather
Monday, November 16, 2009
"We've Seen A 5 Percent Increase Per Decade In Average Wind Speed Since 1985."
Via Dave Dempsey. See EurekaAlert: Warmer means windier on world's biggest lake
Labels: climate, lake superior, weather
Monday, July 20, 2009
Foggy Morning On The Bridge
I noticed this picture from the Mackinac Bridge web camera this morning.
Labels: Mackinac-Bridge, weather
Friday, April 03, 2009
Ice News
[I've been in Colorado and Wyoming the past couple of weeks and away from updating the site with new posts. Hopefully I can get back to at least one post per week here]
Sault Boat Watcher on the ice situation around Neebish Island: Ice Still Affecting St. Marys River
Sault Boat Watcher on the ice situation around Neebish Island: Ice Still Affecting St. Marys River
Labels: St. Marys River, weather
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Weather Is NOT Climate
This is why climate scientists refer to global climate change rather than global warming. I have no intention of getting political but since the weather and climate affect all of us on Neebish Island I wanted to post responses to George Will's recent OpEd which was simply the recycling of the same column he writes every few years (See: George Will Believes In Recycling).
Mr. Will's nonsense cannot be allowed to pass this time. Every single point he makes is factually wrong. And the organizations he cites do not appreciate being politicized. Example from the Arctic Climate Research Center:
“We do not know where George Will is getting his information, but our data shows that on February 15, 1979, global sea ice area was 16.79 million sq. km and on February 15, 2009, global sea ice area was 15.45 million sq. km. Therefore, global sea ice levels are 1.34 million sq. km less in February 2009 than in February 1979. This decrease in sea ice area is roughly equal to the area of Texas, California, and Oklahoma combined.
It is disturbing that the Washington Post would publish such information without first checking the facts.”
See: George Will Denies Climate Change and Gets Slammed
I like George Will. I have read his baseball books. But he gets his climate science wrong and it must be pointed out.
Further reading:
NASA: What's the Difference Between Weather and Climate?
HuffPo: Weather Does Not Equal Climate
Mr. Will's nonsense cannot be allowed to pass this time. Every single point he makes is factually wrong. And the organizations he cites do not appreciate being politicized. Example from the Arctic Climate Research Center:
“We do not know where George Will is getting his information, but our data shows that on February 15, 1979, global sea ice area was 16.79 million sq. km and on February 15, 2009, global sea ice area was 15.45 million sq. km. Therefore, global sea ice levels are 1.34 million sq. km less in February 2009 than in February 1979. This decrease in sea ice area is roughly equal to the area of Texas, California, and Oklahoma combined.
It is disturbing that the Washington Post would publish such information without first checking the facts.”
See: George Will Denies Climate Change and Gets Slammed
I like George Will. I have read his baseball books. But he gets his climate science wrong and it must be pointed out.
Further reading:
NASA: What's the Difference Between Weather and Climate?
HuffPo: Weather Does Not Equal Climate
Thursday, January 15, 2009
West Neebish Channel Closing
SooToday: In accordance with 33 CFR 162.117, the captain of the port Sault Ste. Marie will close the West Neebish Channel effective 1400 local time on January 17, 2009
Labels: shipping, St. Marys River, weather
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Icebox Of The Nation
While Fraser, CO and International Falls, MN fight over the "Icebox of the Nation" official trademark, in Michigan we know Pellston as the icebox of the nation. For example, this morning Pellston is at -18F which is significantly colder than most other areas of northern Michigan (there is a geographical explanation for why it is so cold there).
| Location | Time (est) | Sky/Weather | Temp. (ºF) | Dewpt. (ºF) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mph) | Pressure (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County | 08:54 | Fair | -18 | -21 | 86 | Calm | 30.28 |
| Harbor Springs Airport | 08:55 | Fair | -4 | -8 | 84 | E 5 | 30.26 |
| Charlevoix Municipal Airport | 08:55 | Fair | 5 | -0 | 78 | SE 3 | 30.27 |
| Brennan Farm Airport | |||||||
| Traverse City, Cherry Capital Airport | 08:53 | A Few Clouds | 9 | 2 | 73 | E 7 | 30.23 |
| Gaylord, Otsego County Airport | 08:53 | Fair | 4 | -0 | 83 | NE 5 | 30.18 |
| Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport | 08:53 | Mostly Cloudy | 4 | -0 | 83 | E 5 | 30.19 |
| Alpena County Regional Airport | 08:54 | Light Snow Fog/Mist | 3 | -1 | 83 | Calm | 30.25 |
| Sault Ste. Marie | 08:55 | Overcast | -5 | -11 | 75 | E 6 | 30.30 |
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Civil Emergency Message
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
CIVIL EMERGENCY MESSAGE
MICHIGAN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY GAYLORD MICHIGAN
RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1230 PM EST SUN FEB 10 2008
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE...IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
MACKINAC BRIDGE AUTHORITY.
THE MACKINAC BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...DUE
TO HIGH WINDS.
CIVIL EMERGENCY MESSAGE
MICHIGAN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY GAYLORD MICHIGAN
RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
1230 PM EST SUN FEB 10 2008
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE...IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
MACKINAC BRIDGE AUTHORITY.
THE MACKINAC BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...DUE
TO HIGH WINDS.
Labels: weather
Monday, January 14, 2008
Records Over 150 Years Show Trend Toward Fewer Days Of Ice Cover
More bad news for those of us who love winter. From a National Science Foundation funded study - Winter Ice on Lakes, Rivers, Ponds: A Thing of the Past?
Labels: climate, snow, weather
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Weather Updates
Happy New Year!
Weather will probably be a big story in 2008. Here's the latest from the National Weather Service.
December seemed like a normal start to winter but enjoy it while it lasts. In today's National Weather Service forecast discussion the snow may be gone by Tuesday - MONDAY AND BEYOND...IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE HOW MUCH SNOW IS LEFT AROUND HERE BY TUESDAY AS THE TEMPERATURES WARM TO THE MID 40S.
And 2007 was again a warmer than usual year (but 8 of the last 10 years have had above normal temperatures - when do the weather deviations become climate?).
Weather will probably be a big story in 2008. Here's the latest from the National Weather Service.
December seemed like a normal start to winter but enjoy it while it lasts. In today's National Weather Service forecast discussion the snow may be gone by Tuesday - MONDAY AND BEYOND...IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE HOW MUCH SNOW IS LEFT AROUND HERE BY TUESDAY AS THE TEMPERATURES WARM TO THE MID 40S.
And 2007 was again a warmer than usual year (but 8 of the last 10 years have had above normal temperatures - when do the weather deviations become climate?).
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Operation Taconite Has Started
Coast Guard Commences Operation Taconite
According to NOAA's National Ice Center site, the ice around Neebish Island is more than 9 inches thick.
According to NOAA's National Ice Center site, the ice around Neebish Island is more than 9 inches thick.
Labels: weather
Friday, November 30, 2007
Hike To The Middle Neebish Lighthouse
Someone took pictures of their late autumn hike to the Middle Neebish Lighthouse - dwhike's Adventure's > Middle Neebish Lighthouse, MI
You can find a map of Neebish Island with this light's location at lighthousefriends.com - Middle Neebish (Lower Nicolet) Range, MI
And there is book about tending this lighthouse. Guiding the way from Middle Neebish
by Edward T. Cook. (if you buy the book after clicking that link it helps support this site)
You can find a map of Neebish Island with this light's location at lighthousefriends.com - Middle Neebish (Lower Nicolet) Range, MI
And there is book about tending this lighthouse. Guiding the way from Middle Neebish
by Edward T. Cook. (if you buy the book after clicking that link it helps support this site)Labels: freighter, history, water, weather
A Wee Bit Of Weather Expected
snow will redevelop late saturday evening...and especially
saturday night...becoming heavy at times. total snowfall
accumulations of 8 to locally 10 inches are expected through early
sunday afternoon. in addition...gusty southeast winds of 15 to 25
mph will lead to some blowing and drifting snow.
NWS - Major Winter Storm to impact Northern Michigan Saturday night through Monday
saturday night...becoming heavy at times. total snowfall
accumulations of 8 to locally 10 inches are expected through early
sunday afternoon. in addition...gusty southeast winds of 15 to 25
mph will lead to some blowing and drifting snow.
NWS - Major Winter Storm to impact Northern Michigan Saturday night through Monday
Thursday, November 08, 2007
High Winds Force Freighters To Drop Anchor
Winds halt ships: Low water levels stop freighters in their tracks
Labels: freighter, water levels, weather
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Lake Superior Projected To Reach Lowest Ever Recorded Water Level
NOAA Projects Lake Superior May Hit Record Low Levels This Fall
In related news from NOAA - The average global temperature for July was the seventh highest on record
The lake has been decreasing by a rate of 10 mm every year since 1978, and has dropped a dramatic two feet during the last decade. The Great Lakes region has been experiencing warmer winters since 1997, and the combination of warmer air temperatures and less ice cover leads to increased evaporation rates during the winter. Also, with less snow pack, there is less spring runoff to replenish the lakes.
In related news from NOAA - The average global temperature for July was the seventh highest on record
Labels: water levels, weather
Friday, May 11, 2007
Freighter In The Fog
A nice photo of a freighter in the fog between Neebish Island and St. Joseph Island was sent to SooNews.ca - Ghost Ship?
Be sure to click the link for the full image.
Be sure to click the link for the full image.
