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How's the Winter Going?
Going back to early last summer, we were in the midst of below average rainfall leading into severe drought conditions. Much of our precipitation shortfall went relatively unnoticed as surrounding areas were still getting some rain. Some might say that the drought culminated in the Pagami Creek Fire in September, but the dry conditions had continued deep into this winter.  | |
Much below average snowfall so far
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While short term forecasts seem to change on a daily basis, it appears as though the long term precipitation forecast for late winter and early spring is suggesting a change. Within the last few weeks it seems as though the pattern on snowfall has increased a bit. As recent as the beginning of February, we were some 25" below average on the snow total to date. The bad thing was that this came on the heels of one of the driest falls on record. Since about the second weekend of February, however, we've received some decent snowfall. We've had several inches of snow recently. This certainly bodes well for getting lake levels back up, but we need some more.   | |
High water at Prairie Portage, October 31, 2007
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As of the writing of this article, a winter storm has come through Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin. Parts of both states received big snow totals but unfortunately most of that fell south of us. The trend looks better, however and on the good side of things, spring is just around the corner when spring rains can make substantial gains in the deficit. Weather patterns can change fast, though and 2007 is a good example of that, as we had very dry conditions through a good part of the summer....followed by record rains in the fall. Dave |
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Remember...No Child Left Inside!
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 This package was so popular that we are still offering it for the upcoming canoe season. We are continuing this campaign to get families out of the house, away from the computer games, and into the woods, enjoying nature. In order to help you out, the "NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE" package is available again for the 2012 season! This package includes all of the gear that your family will need for an excellent adventure into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. This package also includes lodging before your trip with dinner and breakfast in our dining room, transportation to your entry point, route/trip planning including maps, fishing information and valuable canoe trip advice and orientation. For every child that brings an adult, the adult will get 20% off of this completely outfitted package. Each youth ages 10-18 will get 25% off the package, and each youth 9 and under will receive the outfitting in this package for free! 
To take advantage of the "No Child Left Inside" special, contact Williams and Hall Outfitters Today!
(outfitting discount taken off of regular outfitting base rates)
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