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Ask Ellen: Does ice on the water lessen lake-effect snow?

Ask Ellen: Does ice on the water lessen lake-effect snow?

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Ask Ellen: Is the lake algae I'm seeing toxic?

Ask Ellen: Is the lake algae I'm seeing toxic?

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Ask Ellen: How does Lake Michigan affect our climate?

Ask Ellen: How does Lake Michigan affect our climate?

There is no question

Ask Ellen: How much water does it take to raise the Great Lakes?

Ask Ellen: How much water does it take to raise the Great Lakes?

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Ask Ellen: How does Lake Michigan impact rain?

Ask Ellen: How does Lake Michigan impact rain?

Every year the lakeshore gets hit with

Ask Ellen: Has high water on Lake Michigan slowed ice formation?

Ask Ellen: Has high water on Lake Michigan slowed ice formation?

The best way to answer the question is to look at data from years past to determine if there's a correlation. (Jan. 30, 2020)

Ask Ellen: What is that white spotting on the horizon of Lake Michigan?

Ask Ellen: What is that white spotting on the horizon of Lake Michigan?

Sherry sent a photo of the ice shelf on

Ask Ellen: Did years of forecasting suffer due to Lake MI level being set at sea level?

Ask Ellen: Did years of forecasting suffer due to Lake MI level being set at sea level?

Jan. 5, 2023.

Ask Ellen: Did the full moon affect Lake Michigan waves Wednesday

Ask Ellen: Did the full moon affect Lake Michigan waves Wednesday

The short answer: A tiny bit, but not much. (July 14, 2022)

Ask Ellen: Was Lake Michigan set at the wrong elevation?

Ask Ellen: Was Lake Michigan set at the wrong elevation?

(Feb. 5, 2023)

Ask Ellen: Will Lake Michigan water levels rise before summer?

Ask Ellen: Will Lake Michigan water levels rise before summer?

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Ask Ellen: How does lake effect snow form?

Ask Ellen: How does lake effect snow form?

(Feb. 2, 2023)

Ask Ellen: Why is some sand along Lake Michigan purple?

Ask Ellen: Why is some sand along Lake Michigan purple?

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