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Great Lakes water levels is a constant concern as the depth of the lakes affect shipping, beaches, and access to harbors and marinas. Ice coverage on the lakes also affects the weather and evaporation.
Here are some posts covering Great Lakes water levels.
Unseasonably heavy precipitation and rising Great Lakes water levels mark a turning point in Michigan’s hydrological outlook this spring. Unstable Weather, Lake Rises Signal Shifting Climate Trends Residents and waterway stakeholders in Michigan and across the Great Lakes are watching closely …
Warmer weather and recent precipitation have caused slight increases in Great Lakes water levels, particularly Lakes Michigan-Huron and Erie. However, levels remain below 2024 highs and long-term averages, affecting navigation and Michigan’s economy significantly.
The Great Lakes, especially Lake Huron, are shaped by glacial processes from the Laurentide Ice Sheet, revealing geological secrets and changing water levels. Ongoing studies link their formation to ancient erosion patterns, emphasizing the importance of understanding these dynamics for conservation and the future of water resources.
The Great Lakes basin experiences above-average warmth, contributing to forecasted water level drops across most lakes as the region enters its seasonal decline. Above-Average Temperatures and Precipitation Forecast The Great Lakes basin has experienced temperatures up to 10°F above seasonal averages, …
Niagara Falls webcams are showing an effect of high Great Lakes water levels. Locals and regular visitors to Niagara Falls have noticed that the iconic falls has increased its roar this year.
A more troubling part of the study’s forecast was that Lake Michigan-Huron is expected to decrease to 174.5 by 2030, only eight years away. This would make it 3.5 feet lower than the lows measured between 2000 and 2014. Such a drop may render some coastal ports and marinas inoperable, and it may be possible to walk to numerous islands on Lake Huron’s Georgian Bay and North Channel.
Recent extreme weather patterns and sub-zero conditions across the Upper Great Lakes region have blown away forecasts of yet another year of below-average ice cover. The recent polar vortex spikes Great Lakes ice coverage. Currently, four out of the five Great Lakes are significantly above average reported ice coverage data. Except for Lake Superior which is near its average ice coverage norm for this date in the year.
The Detroit Army Corps of Engineers have kept records of ice coverage going back to 1973. The map shows the current extent of the ice cover on the Great Lakes.
We are tracking the Great Lakes Ice Coverage for the Winter of 2021.
