Reports: MI (2/10) - Lake-Effect & Wind

[cdcollura]

Good day all,

Completed a fun chase to the Saint Joseph, Mighigan side of Lake Michigan's eastern shore to observe and incredible display freezing spray, 15-foot waves, near whiteout snows, and 50-MPH+ winds.

http://www.sky-chaser.com/image/winter/le2ice1.jpg

Above: Freezing spray covers anything metallic and "ice-friendly" near the lake-front.

http://www.sky-chaser.com/image/winter/le2bch1.jpg

Above: This is what the beach looks like in a "frozen hurricane"!

http://www.sky-chaser.com/image/winter/le2wind1.jpg

Above: These winds are strong and cold!

http://www.sky-chaser.com/image/winter/le2sjlh.jpg

Above: Saint Joseph river inlet and light on north jetty in near storm-forced whole-gale winds.

http://www.sky-chaser.com/image/winter/le2wind2.jpg

Above: Wind damage to a house under construction near the lake-front.

http://www.sky-chaser.com/image/winter/le2wout.jpg

Above: A bit inland, the snow is falling in near white-out conditions.

A full report on this can be viewed at the link below...

http://www.sky-chaser.com/winter.htm#LEFF2

Enjoy...