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Snowstorm
Snow will begin at daybreak and it will continue during the day at about one inch every 3 hours til dark or about 4 inches. Tuesday night snowfall rates of one inch every two hours, bring an additional 6 inches of snow by Wednesday morning. Little additional accumulation is likely Wednesday except for considerable blowing and drifting. Total snowstorm accumulations of 10 inches is likely.
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Grand Haven Beach Weather Forecast
Tuesday February 9
Snow wlll begin at first light, and although it may not fall very heavy, it will persist through the day. Even if it snows one inch every three hours, we could end up with about four inches by the time it gets dark. Another six inches overnight with a total storm accumulation of 10 inches. It may not be the "big" storm of the winter, but it is the biggest one we've had yet in terms of snowfall. High temperature 31. Low temperature 24. Winds east 12-22 mph. Sunrise 7:51am. Sunset 6:08pm.
Wednesday February 10
The storm will have moved out and we will end up with some clouds, cold temperatures and a gusty north wind. The school kids will be checking out the weather to see if there is school this morning. Although there will be a lot of blowing and drifting, things will get a lot better by evening. High temperature 27. Low temperature 19. Winds north 10-20 mph. Sunrise 7:50am. Sunset 6:09pm.
Thursday February 11
Partly cloudy, cold and breezy, as our storm is long gone. The nice white snow and dark blue sky will make for scenic conditons especially in the afternoon. The winds will subside late in the day, and the sunshine will make for much improved weather for a walk about town. High temperature 26. Low temperature 18. Winds northwest 12-22 mph. Sunrise 7:48am. Sunset 6:11pm.
Winter Outlook 2009
Are we going to get another winter like we've had the last two years? It's time to take a look at what to expect this winter. In 2007-2008 we had over 120 inches of snow and 2008-2009 we had over 130 inches of snow. Last year we had our first measureable snow on November 16, and it didn't let up until March. This year we will continue on the mild side for November and even though we could see a few flakes, we won't see our first measureable snow until December 1. The first half of December will see more snow and colder than normal temperatures. The second half of December will be above normal for temperature with rain/sleet and ice just after Christmas. The beginning of January will arrive on the mild side and dry. By the middle of January we will return to normal temperatures and precipitation which will make for a blanket of snow on the ground. February will be our "winter" month this year with snow and cold temperatures. March will live up to the saying "comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb". Overall, temperatures slightly above average, and snowfall at 95 inches which is near normal for the season. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Unless you are fond of shoveling snow, contact my friend Josh Casemier, of Casemier Lawn Care, for all your snowplowing needs.
Snowfall Seasonal Total 2009-2010
As of 7am Monday February 8 we had 0.0 inches of snowfall at the Grand Haven City Beach Weather Station in the past 24 hours. Our snowfall for the 2009-2010 season is at 42.0 inches.
Winter Recap 2009-2010
We had our first measureable snowfall on December 3. The first three weeks of December we received over 20 inches of snow and temperatures have been below normal. Beginning the fourth week of December temperatures became milder with freezing rain, sleet and rain occurring just before Christmas. The lake was still ice free in Grand Haven at Christmas. The week following after Christmas saw snow return and slightly below normal temperatures. Ice was beginning to form near the shoreline on January 4, and there was 30 inches of snowfall this season. The following week from the 4th - 11th was pretty close to normal temperatures with 5.7 inches of snow. From January 11th to the 23rd it was mild and only a trace of snow for this period, and temperatures were above average. The last week of January saw colder than normal temperatures , but only 2-3 inches of snow during that time.
Weather Summary
January Monthly Actual - High 47. Low 5. Mean 26. Heating degree days 39.
January Monthly Average - High 30. Low 18. Mean 24. Heating degree days 41.
February 1 Actual - High 30.1. Low 23.2. Mean 26.6. Heating degree days 38
February 1 Average - High 30. Low 18. Mean 24. Heating degree days 41.
February 2 Actual - High 32.3. Low 22.9. Mean 27.6. Heating degree days 37.
February 2 Average - High 30. Low 18. Mean 24. Heating degree days 41.
February 3 Actual - High 31.4. Low 19.5. Mean 25.4. Heating degree days 40.
February 3 Average - High 30. Low 19. Mean 25. Heating degree days 40.
February 4 Actual - High 31. Low 15. Mean 23. Heating degree days 42.
February 4 Average - High 31. Low 19. Mean 25. Heating degree days 40.
February 5 Actual - High 30. Low 24. Mean 27. Heating degree days 38.
February 5 Average - High 31. Low 19. Mean 25. Heating degree days 40.
February 6 Actual - High 28. Low 16. Mean 22. Heating degree days 43.
February 6 Average - High 31. Low 19. Mean 25. Heating degree days 40.
February 7 Actual - High 28. Low 14. Mean 21. Heating degree days 44.
February 7 Average - High 31. Low 19. Mean 25. Heating degree days 40.
| Grand Haven Surfing History |
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The first documented surf activites date back to the 1940's when a returning sailor named Doc Seibold brought his "homemade surfboard" back from Hawaii. Surfing in Grand Haven, Michigan became popular in the 1960’s when a group of surfers began competing in annual surf contests. Many of the surfers were traveling to Hawaii, California, and Mexico during the winter and bringing boards back to Michigan to enjoy the freshwater waves of Lake Michigan.
Surfing continued in this area into the 80’s where annual contests were held in the surf spot known as the “Rock Pile”. As the years roll on, new generations of surfers still enjoy the unique experience of surfing in Grand Haven. The 1990's saw a new wave of surfing where surfers took to the highways both near and far to find waves. The "old-time" surfers were developing their careers, and the annual surf contests were fewer. On any given day, surfers were not gathering in the popular surf spots, but exploring points and bays to find the elusive "perfect wave". Also, the 1990's saw the start of the internet and the significant effect it had on the surf culture. Surfers were making movies with international interest, such as "Unsalted" by legendary film producer Vince Deur. This film chronicled surfing in the Great Lakes through a series of interviews and "home" movies. The internet provided real-time data that recorded pertinent marine data such as wave height and water temperature which was critical to aid the surfers in determing good surf conditions. Also, this was the start of a number of webcams that were positioned to provide visual images of the lakefront in various surf communities such as Grand Haven, Muskegon, Holland and South Haven to name a few. Today the surf community is as active as any time in the past 50 years, although many changes, mostly for the good, have altered the way we live and surf now. Many surfers in their 50’s and 60’s and their children still surf to this day. The sport has evolved in many ways but surfing is still being enjoyed in Grand Haven after seven decades. It is the hope of Surfgrandhaven.com that everyone may view the weather, surfing, and sunsets at the Grand Haven pier. |
During the 70’s dozens of surfers could be seen in the early fall on the south side of the Grand Haven pier. The long smooth pier provided easy access to well-formed waves that broke along the pier.
