Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Last Day of Winter - Sunrise 03/19/2019



Daylight hours are now the same length as night. --- Enjoy!

Shipping Update - 03/19/19

The CGC Mackinaw, Samual Risley, and CGC Alder are currently locking through the Soo and will be entering Lake Superior today.


Sunday, March 17, 2019

Morning Minute - Lake Superior Sunrise 03/17/2019



Color, ice, clouds, and water all came together this morning for a beautiful St, Patrick's Day sunrise.

Lake Superior Ice Cover Rapidly Decreasing

The ice cover in Lake Superior is rapidly decreasing with the warming temperatures. We should start seeing blue water on the horizon soon.
Ice will mainly be in the harbors by the end of the week.

Thursday, March 14, 2019

The U.S. Coast Guard will begin Lake Superior ice-breaking operations next week

The U.S. Coast Guard will begin Lake Superior icebreaking operations on March 20.

The cutters Alder and Mackinaw will enter Lake Superior around Wednesday, March 20, to begin ice-breaking for the upcoming shipping season. They will begin in Whitefish Bay, on the far eastern part of the lake, and eventually, make their way to Duluth-Superior.

The Soo Locks are scheduled to open on March 25.

See more info on WDIO.com
Seen more info on Duluth News Tribune
CGC Alder - duluthharborcam.com

Tuesday, March 12, 2019