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Date/Time: 05/04/2024 05:29PM

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boonie	07/31/2017 04:44PM quote rdgbwca: "quote QueticoMike: "Where's your entry point?" Entry point 64, East Bearskin Lake I have been looking at Accuweather for both Ely and Grand Marais. For today Ely high is predicted at 82. Grand Marais is predicted at 67. To me this is a large difference." Yes, it is, but not that hard to be prepared for either, especially on a day trip. Take an extra layer and, of course, rain gear. I do like mirth and AmarilloJim, giving more weight to the Ely forecast once away from GM, since I'm then away from the big lake effect.
mirth	07/31/2017 02:18PM Grand Marais proper is on the shore of Superior. Ely is a good general forecast as it's somewhat centrally located. I always bring a weather radio & rely on that once in.
rdgbwca	07/31/2017 01:54PM quote QueticoMike: "Where's your entry point?" Entry point 64, East Bearskin Lake I have been looking at Accuweather for both Ely and Grand Marais. For today Ely high is predicted at 82. Grand Marais is predicted at 67. To me this is a large difference.
QueticoMike	07/31/2017 01:39PM Where's your entry point?
boonie	07/31/2017 01:28PM I usually look up historical averages and record highs before a trip. I get both Grand Marais and Ely forecasts right before entry when on the GM side of the BW. There's usually little or no difference. I do carry a small weather radio on trips, which just gives me the nearest NOAA forecast (GM).
AmarilloJim	07/31/2017 01:25PM Use the Ely forecast
northallen	07/31/2017 11:53AM NOAA Under Forecast, choose 'Local' then click on the map to get a forecast for exactly where you plan to be
rdgbwca	07/31/2017 10:04AM How do you get an idea of the weather ahead of a trip? I am most interested in daily highs and lows. I am planning some day trips near East Bearskin Lake. I can pull up accuweather forecast for Grand Marais but is that a good approximation? It seems Grand Marais is right on the shore of Lake Superior and this would affect the weather.