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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Bear: In Spring Meadow ©CAndersonTX

Hallo Bay Bear in Spring Meadow
Chris AndersonTX © Hallo Bay Bear Camp

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Hallo Bay: Long View ©CAndersonTX

WEATHER: Tuesday 02.09.10


February Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

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HALLO BAY
Latitude 58.34.063 * Longitude 153.54.052
Weather Conditions: Blizzard Warning now in effect until 11 am akst TODAY: Snow in the morning, then snow possibly mixed with rain in the afternoon. Areas of blowing snow with visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Snow accumulation up to 3 inches. Highs in the upper 20F to mid 30F (-3.3c to 1.7c). Wind E 25 to 40 mph. Local gusts to 65 mph decreasing to 45 mph in the afternoon TONIGHT: Cloudy. Rain and snow in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Lows in the mid 20F to mid 30F (-3.9c to 1.7c). Wind E 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph
Actual Sunrise: 9:12 AM AKST
Actual Sunset: 5:58 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:28 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 6:43 PM
Moon Rise: 7:48 AM
Moon Set: 12:57 PM

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions: Cloudy, Snow, afternoon snow/rain mix
Visibility: 1/2 to 2 miles
Ceiling: 1,000 feet
Wind: Strong wind through late this afternoon TODAY: NE 15 to 25 mph,
TONIGHT: NE 10 to 20 mph
Wind Gusts: E 30 to 45 mph around Kachemak Bay
Predicted Temps: Highs in the upper 20F to mid 30F (-3.3c to 1.7c),
> Lows in the 20F (-6.7c)
Barometric Pressure: 29.24 Rising
Humidity: 85%
Actual Sunrise: 8:58 AM AKST
Actual Sunset: 5:43 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:13 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 6:28 PM
Moon Rise: 7:33 AM
Moon Set: 12:41 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent, 16% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 10h 14m
Length of Day: 8h 45m
Tomorrow will be 5m 11s longer
Have a Safe Day!
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY: February 9, 1973 -
The U.S. District Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., in a victory for environmental groups, ruled that the right-of-way configuration requested for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline could not be issued under the Mineral Leasing Act. Congress later that year amended the law to allow construction.
AURORA FORECAST: Low (2)
AURORA LIVECAM

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Monday, February 8, 2010

Bear: Fishing Shallow Waters ©CAndersonTX

Hallo Bay Bear: Fishing Shallow Waters!
Chris AndersonTX © Hallo Bay Bear Camp

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Wolf: On the Beach ©RChou

Hallo Bay Wolf: On The Beach
Roger Chou © Hallo Bay Bear Camp

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WEATHER: Monday 02.08.10


February Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

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HALLO BAY
Latitude 58.34.063 * Longitude 153.54.052
Weather Conditions: Blizzard Warning in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 am akst Tuesday for areas north and west of King Salmon TODAY: Increasing clouds. Snow developing from south to north in the late afternoon. Areas of blowing snow reducing visibilities to one quarter mile or less at times in the late afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs 15 to 20. Wind NE 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph through channeled terrain in the afternoon. Along the western Capes and Alaska Peninsula, wind E 10 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph in the afternoon TONIGHT: Snow. Areas of blowing snow with visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Snow accumulation 3 to 5 inches. Lows 15 to 20. Wind E 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 80 mph through channeled terrain
Actual Sunrise: 9:15 AM AKST
Actual Sunset: 5:56 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:30 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 6:41 PM
Moon Rise: 7:08 AM
Moon Set: 11:51 AM

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions: Increasing clouds, snow
Visibility: 10 miles
Ceiling: Unlimited
Wind: AM: variable to 10 mph PM: Wind NE10 to 20 mph. Around Kachemak Bay wind E 15 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 45 mph after midnight.
Wind Gusts: Strong wind tonight through Tuesday afternoon around Kachemak Bay
Predicted Temps: TODAY: Highs in the 20F (-6.7c),
> TONIGHT: Temperatures rising into the mid 20F to lower 30F (-3.9c to -1.1c) by morning
Barometric Pressure: 29.83 Steady
Humidity: 88%
Actual Sunrise: 9:00 AM AKST
Actual Sunset: 5:40 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:15 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 6:25 PM
Moon Rise: 6:54 AM
Moon Set: 11:34 AM
Moon: Waning Crescent, 24% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 10h 9m
Length of Day: 8h 40m
Tomorrow will be 5m 8s longer
Have a Safe Day!
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY: February 8, 1939 -
The Goldstein Building in Juneau, which formerly housed Alaska's executive offices and served as its capitol, was gutted by fire but its concrete walls stood and were reused.
AURORA FORECAST: Quiet (1)
AURORA LIVECAM

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Sunday, February 7, 2010

Bears: My Fish ©CAndersonTX

Bear: Fishing ©CAndersonTX

Destinations: London UK, Feb 4-7 2010

This is our friend, JoFli Bear

Thank You
Destinations Holiday & Travel Show
Earl's Court - London,UK!

We have had a wonderful time here,
in the company of so many
intriguing international travel venues
who, in turn, were very interested in us!
We have met a lot of new friends
whom we will see again soon.
Now it is time for us to say goodbye
to London and move along to ? ? ?

WEATHER: Sunday 02.07.10


February Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

Homer Webcams


HALLO BAY
Latitude 58.34.063 * Longitude 153.54.052
Weather Conditions: Strong wind Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon TODAY: Mostly cloudy, scattered snow showers. Highs zero to 15F above (-17.8c to -9.4c). Variable winds 10 mph TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Lows 5F below to 10F below (-20.6 to -23.3c). Variable wind 10 mph
Actual Sunrise: 9:17 AM AKST
Actual Sunset: 5:53 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:32 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 6:38 PM
Moon Rise: 6:07 AM
Moon Set: 11:04 AM

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions: Light snow developing this morning, later mostly cloudy. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches
Visibility: 4 miles
Ceiling: 1,200 feet
Wind: AM: variable to 10 mph, PM: SW 5 to 15 mph, except 15 to 30 mph near Kachemak Bay
Wind Gusts: --
Predicted Temps: Highs in 20F (-6.7c)
> Lows 5F to 15F above (-15c to -9.4)
Barometric Pressure: 29.56 Steady
Humidity: 93%
Actual Sunrise: 9:03 AM AKST
Actual Sunset: 5:38 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:17 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 6:23 PM
Moon Rise: 5:52 AM
Moon Set: 10:47 AM
Moon: Waning Crescent, 32% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 10h 05m
Length of Day: 8h 35m
Tomorrow will be 5m 7s longer
Have a Safe Day!
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY: February 7, 1893 -
Fire destroyed 24 homes at Metlakatla, founded six years earlier by Tsimshean Indians who had migrated from Canada.
AURORA FORECAST: Quiet (1)
AURORA LIVECAM

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Saturday, February 6, 2010

Video: Bear Cub and Mom ©John Rizzo


Enjoy this wonderful video of a very active bear cub and mother!

Thank You, John Rizzo, for sharing your view of Hallo Bay...


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Be sure to let John know
how much you like his video

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Bear: Rosie In Meadow ©RChou

Destinations: London UK, Feb 4-7 2010

While Hallo Bay sleeps under a blanket of winter snow,
we enjoy travelling worldwide to show others
a gimpse of beautiful and magnificent Hallo Bay
Alaska's gem of a secret getaway...
...wildlife and wilderness abound!
Come with us for a unique awe-inspiring, safe journey

WEATHER: Saturday 02.06.10


February Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

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HALLO BAY
Latitude 58.34.063 * Longitude 153.54.052
Weather Conditions: TODAY: Snow! Snow accumulation 1 to 4 inches. Highs zero to 10 above (-17.8c -12.2c). Wind N 5 to 20 mph. Local gusts to 30 mph TONIGHT: Snow likely in the evening, then a chance of snow after midnight. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Lows zero to 10 below (-17.8c to -23.3c). Wind SW to 15 mph.
Actual Sunrise: 9:20 AM AKST
Actual Sunset: 5:51 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:35 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 6:36 PM
Moon Rise: 4:48 AM
Moon Set: 10:34 AM

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions: Snow, to mostly cloudy, scattered snow showers
Visibility: 9 miles
Ceiling: 3,400 feet
Wind: SE 10 to 15 mph, becoming S 15 to 30 mph around Kachemak Bay late this morning.
Wind Gusts: --
Predicted Temps: Highs in the lower 20F to lower 30F (-6.7c to -1.1c),
> Lows 10F to 20F above (-12.2c to -6.7c)
Barometric Pressure: 29.05 Rising
Humidity: 78%
Actual Sunrise: 9:05 AM AKST
Actual Sunset: 5:35 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:20 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 6:20 PM
Moon Rise: 4:33 AM
Moon Set: 10:18 AM
Moon: Last Quarter, 43% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 10h 00s
Length of Day: 8h 30m
Tomorrow will be 5m 6s longer
Have a Safe Day!
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY: February 6, 1887 -
Ernest Gruening, territorial governor and one of Alaska's first two senators, was born in New York City
AURORA FORECAST: Quiet (1)
AURORA LIVECAM

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Friday, February 5, 2010

Bears: Mom and Cub at Tidal Flats ©CAndersonTX

Hallo Bay Bears: Mom and Cub at Tidal Flats
Chris AndersonTX © Hallo Bay Bear Camp

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Bears: Mom and Cubs at Tidal Flats ©CAndersonTX

Hallo Bay Bears: Mom and Cubs at Tidal Flats
Chris AndersonTX © Hallo Bay Bear Camp

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Destinations: London UK, Feb 4-7 2010

Hallo Bay Thank You:
Glen Hemingson and Carol Butler
from the Copper Whale Inn of Anchorage
DeWaine, one of our excellent Guides
and our Simyra, Master Educator: Leave No Trace


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WEATHER: Friday 02.05.10


February Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

Homer Webcams


HALLO BAY
Latitude 58.34.063 * Longitude 153.54.052
Weather Conditions: TODAY: Mostly cloudy with flurries east of King Salmon, mostly sunny elsewhere. Highs zero to 10F above (-17.8c to -12.2c). Wind N 5 to 20 mph. Local gusts to 30 mph. Wind chills as cold as 35F below (-37.2.c) in the morning. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Lows zero to 15F below (-17.8c to -26.1c). Wind N 5 to 20 mph. Wind chills as cold as 35F below (-37.2c).
Actual Sunrise: 9:22 AM AKST
Actual Sunset: 5:48 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:37 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 6:24 PM
Moon Rise: 3:18 AM
Moon Set: 10:16 AM

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions: Cloudy with periods of light snow this morning, then scattered snow showers this afternoon. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Tonight: Snow!
Visibility: 10 miles
Ceiling: 6,000 feet
Wind: NE 10 to 20 mph
Wind Gusts: --
Predicted Temps: Highs in the lower to mid 20F (-6.7c to -3.9c),
> Lows 15F to 25F (-9.4c to -3.9c)
Barometric Pressure: 29.32 Falling
Humidity: 74%
Actual Sunrise: 9:08 AM AKST
Actual Sunset: 5:32 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise: 8:22 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset: 6:18 PM
Moon Rise: 3:03 AM
Moon Set: 10:00 AM
Moon: Waning Gibbous, 53% of Last Quarter Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight: 9h 56m
Length of Day: 8h 24m
Tomorrow will be 5m 4s longer
Have a Safe Day!
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY: February 5, 1956 -
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention at Fairbanks adopted a constitution for an as yet unauthorized State of Alaska.
AURORA FORECAST: Quiet (1)
AURORA LIVECAM

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