Weather is one
of the main factors on any canoe trip. In Quetico and the Boundary
Waters the weather can easily make or break a trip. Being prepared
for changes can soften the blow. For most of us, our trips are the
longest we're outside the whole year and the last weather forecast
we heard is usually wrong by the second day anyway! Here are some
general weather tips to help us make our own predictions. Quetico
and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area is no place to be caught off
guard. Remember to play it safe before the weather turns sour.
The first thing
that you must do to be able to predict weather is to be aware of
what is happening around you. It is generally not possible to be
indoors most of the day and be able to predict weather. People who
work outdoors often are good predictors of weather. Farmers, sailors,
construction workers, and others have become good at being able
to detect a change in the weather and what it can mean for them.
They have learned to stay aware of the wind direction, cloud formations,
and temperature changes.
Predicting the
weather:
"Pitch
your tent early when you feel the east wind, even if the sky is
blue with no clouds. This is especially true on a canoe trip where
the next decent campsite many be several hours and miles away."
