"Breaking Up is Hard To Do! - Ice Breaker Spar is a sure sign of Spring....

The CGC Spar began ice breaking operations for the upcoming shipping season today.

"March"ing into Spring - Sunrise Timelapse 030223

The warming power of the sun is increasing now that March has arrived. Soon, the ice breakers will be out to usher in a new shipping season.

Going With The Flow - Lake Superior Seiche 02/24/2023

With ice floating in the Duluth Shipping Canal, the Lake Superior Seiche, or sometimes referred to as tide, becomes apparent. This time-lapse was taken over a two hour period this afternoon. Learn more about the seiche at:https://www.nps.gov/articles/coastal-geohazards-seiches.htm#:~:text=Generally%20a%20seiche%20would%20take,NOAA%20illustration

Sea Smoke Daybreak - 02/24/2023

With temperatures near -15F, Lake Superior is still warm enough to kick up some sea smoke in Two Harbors, even at the end of February.

Ice Caps - Lake Superior Wave Action - 02/22/2023

Lake Superior kicked up some wave at Canal Park in Duluth as 50MPH wind gusts pushed in ice to top the wave crests.