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04/25/2017 01:34PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
Just one more time
Pretty white stuff

Anybody going in the BWCA today?
 
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Grandma L
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04/25/2017 03:57PM  
Well, at least it will keep down the mosquitoes!
 
04/25/2017 05:11PM  
Ice Storm Warning for parts of the Arrowhead,, largely BWCA area. This is concerning for those with early trips due to the potential of portages being littered with tree debris etc...

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Duluth MN
243 PM CDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...ICE STORM FOR PARTS OF THE ARROWHEAD TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...
AND A WINTRY MIXTURE FOR OTHER PARTS OF NORTHEAST MINNESOTA AND
NORTHWEST WISCONSIN...

.The Northland will see a complex weather situation tonight and
Wednesday. A surge of warm and humid air aloft from the south
tonight and Wednesday, will combine with cold surface air coming
from Canada. This combination will mean a wintry mixture of
freezing rain, sleet, and snow for much of northeast Minnesota
and parts of far northwest Wisconsin. The eastern areas of the
Minnesota Arrowhead face an ice storm, and will likely get over a
quarter inch of icing from freezing rain, but as much as three
quarters of an inch. Lighter amounts of freezing rain, as well as
some sleet and light snow, are likely for other parts of
northeast Minnesota, including the Duluth area, and far northwest
Wisconsin. Gusty north to northeast winds could bring down icy
trees and branches, and pose a risk of power outages, especially
for communities closer to the tip of the Arrowhead. The risk of
freezing rain to roads will be less than the threat of icing to
trees, because the relatively warm road temperatures will cool
slower than the air temperature. Exposed bridges would likely be
the first stretches of roads to see any icing. The worst
conditions of the storm will likely be late tonight through
Wednesday morning. The precipitation will generally begin to lift
out of the Northland Wednesday afternoon. Motorists should be
prepared for difficult travel conditions tonight and Wednesday.

 
04/25/2017 05:17PM  
I have camped in a myriad of weather conditions ,,,but never an ice storm in a nylon tent. Has anyone?? That has to royally suck...
 
Grandma L
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04/25/2017 06:09PM  
My Ely friends are just hoping the power does not go out.
 
04/25/2017 08:57PM  
quote WhiteWolf: "I have camped in a myriad of weather conditions ,,,but never an ice storm in a nylon tent. Has anyone?? That has to royally suck..."


Been in a snowstorm on Man chain one cold spring with a brand new North Face tent that leaked a little(end of trip sent it back to REI for full refund). Also been in other light snows in May and heavier winter camping.
But never a ice storm-that would suck with it freezing on the Nylon tent and ropes icing up.

What a mess if it was like a half inch of ice or more. It might be a all nighter getting up and trying to keep ice off the tent.
 
04/26/2017 01:15AM  
My oldest son and I were up in Ontario on Harmon Lake one year in early October, went to bed about 9 pm and when I woke up around 6 am it was almost hot in the tent, I had heard the wind blow pretty good all night and heard pine needles falling on the tent. When I got out of the tent around 7 am the "pine needles" were actually sleet, the whole fly was encased with ice, and the ground was covered with 3 inches of snow. We had a big breakfast and by then the snow had stopped so we went fishing and the Northerns were wild, but could'nt catch a walleye to save our souls. FRED
 
04/26/2017 07:01AM  
I woke up one mid-May morning at the Budget Host in Ely with plans to pick up a Magic and permit, but found snow and sleet had frozen my wiper blades. I called Piragus and change the dates for both back one day and went back to bed. Later that day I stopped at Wintergreen and got one of their heavy fleece anoraks and took that with me on my 9 day trip, and was happy to have it since I got more sleet and snow on day two while on ensign.
 
04/26/2017 07:32AM  
quote Jaywalker: "I woke up one mid-May morning at the Budget Host in Ely with plans to pick up a Magic and permit, but found snow and sleet had frozen my wiper blades. I called Piragus and change the dates for both back one day and went back to bed. Later that day I stopped at Wintergreen and got one of their heavy fleece anoraks and took that with me on my 9 day trip, and was happy to have it since I got more sleet and snow on day two while on ensign. "

Those Anoraks are warm. Use one for deer hunting.

Well Brainerd north we have ice-rain and snow mess this morning. I see Ely schools closed for today.
 
04/26/2017 07:44AM  
 
04/26/2017 03:37PM  
 
Whatsit
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04/26/2017 03:57PM  
I'll be up there the week before Memorial Day. Wonder what the odds are the weather will be nice around then?
It's on 50 degrees in Oklahoma today. The normal is upper 70's this time of year
 
04/26/2017 04:03PM  
FYI--- there is another strong chance of accumulating snowfall on May 1st for much of the same areas. Just a heads up--- from the NWS in Duluth-

"While it isstill too early to determine specific precipitation types for this
system, a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, snow and rain are
possible if the thermal profiles from the latest guidance hold true.
Those with travel plans on Sunday and early next week should stay
tuned for future updates. High temperatures will fluctuate through
the extended period, while lows remain generally in the 20`s and
30`s throughout the Northland. Despite the fluctuating highs,
temperatures will remain below normal through the extended."
 
04/26/2017 04:14PM  
quote Whatsit: "I'll be up there the week before Memorial Day. Wonder what the odds are the weather will be nice around then?
It's on 50 degrees in Oklahoma today. The normal is upper 70's this time of year
"


Many years I would go up in Quetico June 1. I have had 90 degrees F. to 28 degrees and light snow at the extreme. The norm has been very nice temps with it being the change of seasons it could be rainey. Who knows? Variable season it is at that time. But it is my favorite pick.
 
BearBurrito
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04/26/2017 07:52PM  
Headed in to Wood lake May 4th. Hopefully it's melted by then. If not I will make the best of it. I've had snow on 3 of my last 4 spring trips.
 
04/26/2017 07:59PM  
quote BearBurrito: "Headed in to Wood lake May 4th. Hopefully it's melted by then. If not I will make the best of it. I've had snow on 3 of my last 4 spring trips."


talking maybe a major snowstorm May 1 with a half foot of snow,maybe 8 inches, or so by Ely. That is out a few days still,but it looks like it will cover much of the state,so something will probably happen.
 
04/27/2017 06:43AM  
Woke up to about an inch of snow over a half inch of ice on the south side of Superior today. :-/

Hex
 
04/27/2017 08:02AM  
quote hexnymph: "Woke up to about an inch of snow over a half inch of ice on the south side of Superior today. :-/


Hex"



Yeah, and a high of 32 today here.


 
04/27/2017 08:38AM  
quote nctry: "
quote hexnymph: "Woke up to about an inch of snow over a half inch of ice on the south side of Superior today. :-/



Hex"




Yeah, and a high of 32 today here.



"


Went for a little ride around home this morning and ponds were froze again and like you we have a little snow.
Maybe that is good,last year the apple trees flowers came out super early and than it forze down to 23 degrees and the crop was poor. Also are oaks had zero acorns last year due to trees getting ahead of themselves than freezing.
 
04/27/2017 08:42AM  
I see the storm forecast for Sunday-Monday is changing about every 5 minutes.
 
04/27/2017 09:00AM  
quote Whatsit: "I'll be up there the week before Memorial Day. Wonder what the odds are the weather will be nice around then?
It's on 50 degrees in Oklahoma today. The normal is upper 70's this time of year
"


We're going in that same week. Hoping for the best, but planning for the worst.

2 years ago, I went on Memorial day weekend. After a rainy Sunday night & all day Monday into the evening, I had fantastic weather for the rest of the trip.

Here is the monthly weather charted back to '97 with hi/low temps and accumulated precip by by month and day at Sawbill: Table with Nav by Month at left
 
gkimball
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04/27/2017 02:44PM  
quote WhiteWolf: "I have camped in a myriad of weather conditions ,,,but never an ice storm in a nylon tent. Has anyone?? That has to royally suck..."


Got caught in an ice storm that left about 3/4 inch coating on everything. Keeping the tent standing was easy - just jostled the tent from inside and most of it came off. Not a big problem as long as we stayed around camp.

The big hassle was getting home. Roads were like skating rinks. Had to wait until it started melting before we could get out of the park. I remember it took a couple of days.
 
04/28/2017 07:30PM  
Round 2 starts Sunday afternoon and I see Ely getting 5-8 inches of snow along with much of northern Minnesota. It looks to me they say it is going to be very wet,but will it be snow or rain. One thing the dry early spring is over and there will no fire bans soon.
 
04/29/2017 03:24PM  
no matter -- it could be worse-- NW Kansas is going to have a blizzard,, 6-14" of snow with 40-60mph winds--- even Amarillo,TX is going to see 3-4" of snow with freeze warnings all the way down to the Rio Grande. On the other side--- 90's on the East Coast.

Winter Storm Watch


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Duluth MN
330 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

...LATE SEASON WINTER STORM MAY BRING SIGNIFICANT SNOW...

.A strong low pressure system is expected to take aim on the
Northland starting Sunday Night. This late winter storm is
expected to bring accumulating snow to much of northeast
Minnesota, especially in an area stretching from the Brainerd
Lakes Region, northeastward through the Iron Range and Minnesota
Arrowhead. More than 6 inches of wet snow is possible in the watch
area, along with ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch.
Gusty north winds will also develop across the watch area. If you
have travel plans late this weekend and early in the work week, be
sure to monitor the latest forecasts and warnings. It is still a
bit early to determine exact amounts at any locations, but the
threat definitely does exist for 6 inches of new snow or more.

MNZ011-012-018-019-025-026-033>036-301030-
/O.NEW.KDLH.WS.A.0004.170501T0300Z-170502T0300Z/
North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-North Itasca-
Central St. Louis-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-Crow Wing-
Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-
Including the cities of Ely, Isabella, Bigfork, Hibbing, Walker,
Grand Rapids, Pine River, Brainerd, Hill City, and Aitkin
330 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Winter Storm
Watch...which is in effect from Sunday evening through Monday
evening.

* LOCATIONS...The Brainerd Lakes region, as well as the Iron Range
and portions of the Minnesota Arrowhead.

* TIMING...Sunday evening through Monday evening.

* ICE ACCUMULATIONS...Up to a tenth of an inch.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...6 or more inches.

* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* IMPACTS...Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads
treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on
tree limbs and power lines could produce numerous outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
 
04/29/2017 05:22PM  
I think we're in the three to five catagory. What a mess with our ground pretty saturated already. Picked a good time to come down with pneumonia. Haha, just keep the fires burning. Round two is always fun, we got our belly aching down pat. I just texted my cousin the other day... dude cut your grass, it's sticking above the snow. He said he'd wait... I said, there goes the neighborhood.
 
04/29/2017 06:25PM  
quote nctry: "I think we're in the three to five catagory. What a mess with our ground pretty saturated already. Picked a good time to come down with pneumonia. Haha, just keep the fires burning. Round two is always fun, we got our belly aching down pat. I just texted my cousin the other day... dude cut your grass, it's sticking above the snow. He said he'd wait... I said, there goes the neighborhood. "


Brainerd is right on the line and they keep changing the amount of snow every few minutes. Either way it sounds like a wet one. The weather or air feels kind of weird outside today,like something is going to happen.
 
The Great Outdoors
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04/30/2017 07:24AM  
Keep it down in your area!! :)
 
04/30/2017 07:32AM  
quote The Great Outdoors: "Keep it down in your area!! :)"


I will try,but I bought my first snowblower ever in December and ever since we hardly ever get any snow so I can play with it.
 
QueticoMike
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04/30/2017 08:37AM  
I hope spring starts soon up there :)
 
04/30/2017 07:31PM  
Call off the storm warning. .. red sky tonight...




That's weird... upside down
 
04/30/2017 07:43PM  
quote nctry: "Call off the storm warning. .. red sky tonight...






That's weird... upside down"


It looks like your location is right in the center of the storm and most predicted snowfall.
 
wetcanoedog
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04/30/2017 07:56PM  
the Sawbill weather history is a great resource!
it answers a lot of questions I have had about weather in long past trips.
I assume it would cover the conditions for most of the parks.
 
05/01/2017 03:19AM  
Moved over a little. We went from 3 to 7 inches to 1 to 3 inches. Just starting to rain after 4 am and not even much of that. Windy though.

How did brainard make out Pinetree

Looks like the path is between ely and grand Marais.
 
05/01/2017 06:08AM  
we got only about 1 inch so far. It has been down sized
 
05/01/2017 06:12AM  
Radar says rain, I see snow. But it isn't sticking... yet. I had plans of plowing today, now I can rest like I'm supposed to with my pneumonia. Haha.
 
05/01/2017 06:20AM  
Colder in Amarillo this morning than Atikokan!
We did see a solid 3-4" of snow in the Amarillo area Saturday night.
 
05/01/2017 06:31AM  
Were getting snow again temp is 33 degrees. It looks wet and chilly outside. Will see .

northland
 
QueticoMike
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05/01/2017 07:34AM  
It can stop any time now and go away...... :) I remember seeing it snow in Ely in 2007 on May 19th.
 
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