Climate

Remote automated weather station (RAWS) on one of the Apostle Islands.

NPS

Climate is a primary driver of physical and ecological processes. We are using pre-existing data to help Great Lakes Network parks determine how weather and climate trends such as precipitation and temperature affect park resources.

Long-term Monitoring

1. Gather meteorological and climate data collected by existing federal, state, and private programs.

2. Use the Climate Analyzer web site to make the data available to the Great Lakes Network parks.

3. Provide web links and custom data queries for real-time and historical weather data.
4. Assist parks in the proper use of meteorological data.

Monitored at:

• Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
• Grand Portage National Monument
• Indiana Dunes National Park
• Isle Royale National Park
• Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
• Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
• Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
• Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
• Voyageurs National Park

Learn More

Resource briefs provide a one- or two-page overview of the latest findings and what they mean. Monitoring reports are in-depth technical reports that include data analyses and possibly management recommendations.

Resource Briefs

Source: Data Store Saved Search 386. To search for additional information, visit the Data Store.

Monitoring Reports

Source: Data Store Saved Search 407. To search for additional information, visit the Data Store.