M. Sullivan Photography Landscapes, Photos, Weather

The Blizzard That Wasn’t

Snow predictions were as high as 24 inches and included a blizzard warning for our recent weather event.  It started with high winds on Tuesday.  The waves on Lake Superior were incredible.  Surfers in wet suits were even seen enjoying a ride on the cold waves.  On my way back to work after lunch, I stopped by Canal Park to take a few photos as the water crashed into the shore.  The spray of water soaked the weather watchers who were standing too close.
 
Lake Superior Waves

 

Water Spray Obstructs The View Of the Lighthouse

 

Waves Reach The Top Of The Breakwall

 

Water Sprays The Lakewalk

 

Photographer Capturing The Storm

 

We waited for the snow to begin Tuesday afternoon and then into the evening.  A few snowflakes began at around 6pm and then stopped abruptly an hour later.  The kids went to bed hoping for school to be closed the next day as the weather forecaster were still predicting snow.  At 5am Daphne needed to go outside.  Mike reported back that the driveway was bare – no snow.  The winds had been strong and gusty all night long and continued throughout the day on Wednesday.  Sustained winds were around 50mph at one point and a gust of 70mph was recorded on the Bong Bridge between Duluth and Superior.  The waves on the lake continued to be high.  I made a stop in Canal Park at the location I took photos the day before.  The spray of lake water in the parking lot was too much for me to even get out of my vehicle – no pictures and still no snow.  I couldn’t help but check back this morning (Thursday) after the winds had died down to see what the landscape looked like next to the Aerial Lift Bridge and Lake Superior shore…it was incredible!

Cold Bench

 

Icy Trees

 

Icy Lamp Post

 

Thick Coating Of Ice

 

Closed For The Season

 

Frozen Treats

 

Anchored

 

Sun Flare

 

Barren

 

Icicles

 

Mother nature never ceases to amaze us.  Our weather may not be the best in the country, but it certainly is the most interesting and beautiful.

M. Sullivan Photography Family, Photos, Weather

When Life Gives You 20 Below…

The kids had the day off from school today for semester break.  Mike took the day off so that they could go skiing.  Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate.  The overnight low was -24 degrees and when Sebastian rolled out of bed at 9:45am it was still about 20 below zero.  Needless to say, the skiing plans were canceled.  So what do you do when it’s 20 below outside?  You do a little science experiment – take a cup of boiling water, throw it up in the air outside and watch the water/steam form into ice crystals midair.

Mike and the kids did venture out of the house for the afternoon – lunch at Subway, a little book shopping at Barnes and Noble.  They picked up a Papa Murphy’s pizza for dinner and a movie to watch afterwards.  Overall, a good day off from school (and work) despite the cold.