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We're thinking of spending a few days in the Keweenaw. I've never been farther north than Calumet, really, so I was thinking Copper Harbor would be nice for both of us. Any thoughts on nice places to stay, fun things to do, etc.? It would most likely be sometime in August. Thanks so much.

Hi John. Our local on-air meteorologist was explaining the consistent temperatures across the region yesterday (temps were quite consistent from northern WI all the way into Ontario) and said that it is an indicator that the atmosphere is well mixed. How does the atmosphere become mixed like...

I apologize if this has already been discussed, but I just came across it. I thought it was a great read. http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=mqt&storyid=46137&source=0

UW-Madison published an article in Nature Geoscience that states wind speeds on Lake Superior have risen about 5% per decade since 1985, possibly attributed to the rising water temperatures. If this trend continues upward, would this possibly mean more lake effect snow for the favorable...

John, I was reading the Duluth News Tribune this morning and there was an article that stated, ".....cold winds expected to gust from 40-60 mph combined with warm lake water could create waves that could build to 15-20 feet in some areas." The way this sentence is worded, it leaves the reader...

Some new research out of UW-Madison. Not exactly mindblowing, but maybe an interesting read nonetheless: http://www.news.wisc.edu/Wisconsin-climate-2009.html

Hi John. I see that Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood in Oregon is reporting a snow base of 193" today (May 6). Do you have any idea if there are other places in the U.S. or elsewhere in the northern hemisphere that have this amount of snowpack right now? Thanks.

Hi John. I was at -19F near Duluth this morning (I know other outlying areas up north were probably MUCH colder). I know we didn't approach record territory, but subjectively, is it somewhat rare to have temps this cold in mid-March? Thanks!

Hi John. I live in Duluth, MN down near the shore of Lake Superior. Usually, on my drive up the hill to work in the morning (about 800' elevation change, I believe), the temperature decreases, on average, 4-6 degrees F. However, this morning, it was -4F at my house and the coldest reading I...

Hi John. I love the site. I'm not a snowmobiler, but I am an avid xc-skier. I know several skiers like myself that look forward to getting the "real scoop" from you! I was watching my local weather forecaster last week and there was an LES advisory (or similar) for the county adjacent to...

Hello. I just read a report that Lake Michigan has turned over. Is that true, and if so, isn't this a bit early? Or maybe the wind direction is the only factor? From the website I was reading: "in a matter of just a few hours, temps along on the West Michigan shoreline...Holland to the...