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Monday, February 28, 2011

Brad's Camp Buddies!



Vole

Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Brad's Camp Buddies!

Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Species:  Arctic Ground Squirrel(Alaska Marmot)
Species: Vole

WEATHER: Monday 02.28.11


February Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

Homer Webcams


HALLO BAY
Latitude 58.34.063 * Longitude 153.54.052
Weather Conditions:    Sunny. Highs in the lower 20F to lower 30F (-6.7c to -1.1c), warmest along the coast. Lows 10F to 15F above (-12.2c to -9.4c). Wind N 10 to 20 mph, becoming variable to 15 mph. Gusts to 35 mph
Actual Sunrise:    8:21 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:    6:24 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   7:40 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   7:28 PM
Moon Rise:   6:57 AM
Moon Set:   2:20 PM

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions:   Sunny
Visibility:   10 miles
Ceiling:   Unlimited
Wind:   NE to 15 mph
Wind Along Kachemak Bay:   NE 10 to 25 mph
Predicted Temps:   HIGHS:  20F (-6.7c)

LOWS:  -5F below to 10F above (-20.6c to -12.2c)
Barometric Pressure:   30.30 Falling
Humidity:   46%
Actual Sunrise:   8:06 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   6:31 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   7:25 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   7:13 PM
Moon Rise:   6:42 AM
Moon Set:   2:04 PM
Moon:   Waning Crescent, 14% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   11h 47m

Length of Day:   10h 24m
Tomorrow will be 5m 24s longer
Have a Safe Day!
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   February 28, 1967 -
Climbers completed the first winter ascent of Mount McKinley 
AURORA FORECAST:   Quiet (1)
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:  none

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Sunday, February 27, 2011

Bears being bears! ©BGarasky

Bear in Lupine

Bears Checking Out Stairs to Camp!

Hallo Bay Bear Camp

WEATHER: Sunday 02.27.11


February Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

Homer Webcams


HALLO BAY
Latitude 58.34.063 * Longitude 153.54.052
Weather Conditions:    Sunny. Highs 15F to 20F (-9.4c to -6.7c). Lows 5F to 10F above (-15c to -12.2c). Wind N 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph
Actual Sunrise:   8:24 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   6:44 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   7:42 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   7:25 PM
Moon Rise:   6:35 AM
Moon Set:   1:00 PM

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions:   Sunny, clear
Visibility:   10 miles
Ceiling:   Unlimited
Wind:   NE 10 to 20 mph
Wind Gusts:   30 to 40 mph
Predicted Temps:  HIGHS:  15F to 25F (-9.4c to -3.9c)   LOWS:  zero to -10F below (-17.8c to -23.3c), except zero to 10F above (-17.8c to -12.2c) around Kachemak Bay  
Barometric Pressure:  30.39 Falling
Humidity:   48%
Actual Sunrise:   8:09 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   6:28 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   7:27 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   7:10 PM
Moon Rise:   6:20 AM
Moon Set:   12:42 PM
Moon:   Waning Crescent, 21% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   11h 42m

Length of Day:   10h 19m
Tomorrow will be 5m 22s longer
Have a Safe Day!
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   February 27, 1923 -
The 1,400-foot Tanana River steel bridge on the Alaska Railroad at Nenana was completed
AURORA FORECAST:   Quiet (1)
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   none


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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Fisherbear! ©CAndersonTX






Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Fisherbear!

WEATHER: Saturday 02.26.11


February Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

Homer Webcams


HALLO BAY
Latitude 58.34.063 * Longitude 153.54.052
Weather Conditions:    Mostly sunny. Highs 15F to 20F (-9.4c to -6.7c). Lows -5F below to 5F above (-20.6c to -15c). Wind NW to N 10 to 25 mph. Local gusts to 35 mph
Actual Sunrise:   8:27 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   6:41 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   7:45 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   7:23 PM
Moon Rise:   6:01 AM
Moon Set:   11:45 AM

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions:   Sunny
Visibility:   10 miles
Ceiling:   Unlimited
Wind:   N to NE 10 to 20 mph
Wind Around Kachemak Bay:   NW to N 20 to 35 mph
Predicted Temps:   HIGHS:  in 20F (-6.7c)

LOWS:  -10 below to 15 above (-23.3c to -9.4c)
Barometric Pressure:   30.32 Steady
Humidity:   59%
Actual Sunrise:   8:12 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   6:26 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   7:30 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   7:08 PM
Moon Rise:   5:47 AM
Moon Set:   11:28 AM
Moon:   Waning Crescent, 32% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   11h 37m

Length of Day:   10h 14m
Tomorrow will be 5m 23s longer
Have a Safe Day!
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   February 26, 1917 -
Mount McKinley National Park was established. It is now incorporated into the Denali National Park and Preserve 
AURORA FORECAST:   Quiet (1)
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   none


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Friday, February 25, 2011

Bears: Relaxing Afternoon ©Peggy




Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Relaxing Afternoon!

WEATHER: Friday 02.25.11


February Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

Homer Webcams


HALLO BAY
Latitude 58.34.063 * Longitude 153.54.052
Weather Conditions: Snow possibly mixed with rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers in the afternoon, becoming partly cloudy with isolated snow showers in the evening. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the 30F (-1.1c).  Lows 5F to 10F above (-15c to -12.2c). Wind W 10 to 25 mph, becoming NW 10 to 20 mph by evening. Gusts to 35 mph in the morning
Actual Sunrise:   8:30 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:    6:39 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   7:48 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   7:21 PM
Moon Rise:   5:09 AM
Moon Set:   10:42 AM

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions:   Mostly Cloudy, rain and snow showers
Visibility:   10 miles
Ceiling:   12,000 ft
Wind:   SW 10 to 25 mph, becoming NW 10 to 20 mph
Wind Around Kachemak Bay:  SW 15 to 25 mph, shifting to the W 25 to 40 mph in the afternoon
Predicted Temps:   HIGHS: upper 20F to upper 30F (-3.3c to 2.2c)

LOWS:  5F to 25F (-15c to -3.9c)
Barometric Pressure:   30.36 Falling
Humidity:   78%
Actual Sunrise:   8:15 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   6:23 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   7:33 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   7:05 PM
Moon Rise:   4:55 AM
Moon Set:   10:26 AM
Moon:   Last Quarter, 41% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   11h 32m

Length of Day:   10h 08m
Tomorrow will be 5m 22s longer
Have a Safe Day!
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   February 25, 1997 -
The U.S. Supreme Court, hearing a case originating with the Natives of Venetie, ruled that lands conveyed by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act does not constitute federally recognized "Indian country.". US Supreme Court Syllabus - - US Supreme Court Opinion 
AURORA FORECAST:   Quiet (1)
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   none


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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Tidal Flats Fisherbear! ©RChou




Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Tidal Flats Fisherbear!

Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Species:  Brown Bear

WEATHER: Thursday 02.24.11


February Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

Homer Webcams


HALLO BAY
Latitude 58.34.063 * Longitude 153.54.052
Weather Conditions: Mostly sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds from the W. A chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs and Lows in the 30F (-1.1c). Wind S 15 to 40 mph, with gusts to 55 mph along the western capes and Alaska Peninsula
Actual Sunrise:    8:32 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:    6:36 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise:    7:51 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:    7:18 PM
Moon Rise:    3:58 AM
Moon Set:    9:57 AM

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions:   Partly cloudy, becoming mostly cloudy with freezing drizzle and chance of snow
Visibility:   10 miles
Ceiling:   3,000 ft
Wind:   S 10 to 20 mph
Wind Gusts:  --
Predicted Temps:   HIGHS:  mid 20F to mid 30F (-3.9c to 1.7c)

LOWS:  15F to 30F (-9.4c to -1.1c)
Barometric Pressure:   30.81 Falling
Humidity:   74%
Actual Sunrise:   8:18 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   6:21 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   7:36 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   7:03 PM
Moon Rise:   3:43 AM
Moon Set:   9:41 AM
Moon:   Waning Gibbous, 52% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   11h 27m

Length of Day:   10h 03m
Tomorrow will be 5m 21s longer Have a Safe Day!
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   February 24, 1879 -
Charles August Sulzer was born in Roselle, New Jersey. He became a member of the Alaska Territorial Senate, then Delegate in Congress from Alaska
AURORA FORECAST:   Low (2)
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   none


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White Wolf ©Joyce



Hallo Bay Bear Camp
White Wolf

Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Species:  Wolf

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

WEATHER: Wednesday 02.23.11


February Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

Homer Webcams


HALLO BAY
Latitude 58.34.063 * Longitude 153.54.052
Weather Conditions: Partly cloudy. Highs in mid 20F to lower 30F (-3.9c to -1.1c). Lows in the mid teens to lower 30F (-9.4c to -1.1c). Wind SE 10 to 20 mph, with gusts 45 mph along the western capes and Alaska Peninsula
Actual Sunrise:   8:35 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   6:34 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   7:53 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   7:16 PM
Moon Rise:   2:30 AM
Moon Set:   9:27 AM

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions:   Sunny
Visibility:   10 miles
Ceiling:    Unlimited
Wind:   Variable to 10 mph
Wind Gusts:  --
Predicted Temps:   HIGHS:  Low 20F to low 30F (-6.7c to -1.1c)

LOWS:  zero to 20F (-17.8c to -6.7c)
Barometric Pressure:   30.86 Falling
Humidity:   58%
Actual Sunrise:   8:20 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   6:18 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   7:38 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   7:01 PM
Moon Rise:   2:15 AM
Moon Set:   9:11 AM
Moon:   Waning Gibbous, 60% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   11h 22m

Length of Day:   9h 57m
Tomorrow will be 5m 22s longer
Have a Safe Day!
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   February 23, 1985 -
The Fairbanks News-Miner ceased being Alaska's widest newspaper when it adopted the standard newspaper format, rather than its distinctive 17" width
AURORA FORECAST:   Quiet (1)
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   none


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Simyra: A Guide's View!




Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Simyra: A Guide's View!

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Weather: Tuesday 02.22.11


February Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

Homer Webcams


HALLO BAY
Latitude 58.34.063 * Longitude 153.54.052
Weather Conditions:   Partly sunny, becoming mostly cloudy by evening. Areas of low clouds and fog mainly along the coast. Highs in the lower 20F (-6.7c),  except in the upper 20F to mid 30F (-3.3c to 1.7c) along the western capes and Alaska Peninsula. Lows around 15F (-9.4c), except in 20F (-6.7c) along the western capes and Alaska Peninsula. Wind NE to E 10 to 20 mph. Gusts to 45 mph along the western capes
Actual Sunrise:   8:38 AM ASKT
Actual Sunset:   6:31 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   7:56 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   7:13 PM
Moon Rise:   12:55 AM
Moon Set:   9:08 AM

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions:   Mostly sunny, becoming partly cloudy by evening
Visibility:   10 miles
Ceiling:   Unlimited
Wind:   NE 10 to 15 mph
Wind Gusts:   --
Predicted Temps:   HIGHS: mid 20F to low 30F (-3.9c to -1.1c)

LOWS:  -10F below to 15F (-23.3c to -9.4c)
Barometric Pressure:   30.80 Rising
Humidity:   39%
Actual Sunrise:   8:23 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   6:16 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   7:41 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:58 PM
Moon Rise:   12:39 AM
Moon Set:   8:52 AM
Moon:   Waning Gibbous, 72% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   11h 17m

Length of Day:   9h 52m
Tomorrow will be 5m 21s longer
Have a Safe Day!
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   February 22, 1850 -
Josiah Martin Turner was born in Michigan. He became in turn mayor of Skagway, a member of the Territorial Senate, and U.S. Marshal for the First Judicial Division
AURORA FORECAST:   Quiet (1)
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   none


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Monday, February 21, 2011

Bears: Clamming at Tidal Flats ©RChou




Hallo Bay Bear Camp
Clamming at Tidal Flats

WEATHER: Monday 02.21.11


February Daily Weather Report
Hallo Bay * Homer

Homer Webcams


HALLO BAY
Latitude 58.34.063 * Longitude 153.54.052
Weather Conditions: Partly cloudy, clearing later. Isolated snow showers. Highs in the 20F (-6.7c). Lows 5F to 10F above (-15c to -12.2c), except in the lower to mid 20F (-6.7c to -3.9c) along the western capes and Alaska Peninsula. Wind W 10 to 20 mph, becoming variable to 15 mph. Gusts to 35 mph in the morning
Actual Sunrise:   8:41 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   6:29 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   7:59 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   7:11 PM
Moon Rise:   No Moon Rise
Moon Set:   8:54 AM

HOMER
Lat/Lon: 59.7° N 151.5° W

Weather Conditions:    Mostly sunny
Visibility:   10 miles
Ceiling:   Unlimited
Wind:   SW to 15 mph, becoming variable to 10 mph
Wind at Kachemak Bay:  NW 30 mph, becoming 10 to 25 mph in afternoon
Predicted Temps:   HIGHS:  15F to 35F (-9.4c to 1.7c)

LOWS:  -5F below to 20F above (-20.6c to -6.7c)
Barometric Pressure:   30.40 Rising
Humidity:   50%
Actual Sunrise:   8:26 AM AKST
Actual Sunset:   6:13 PM AKST
Civil Twilight Sunrise:   7:44 AM
Civil Twilight Sunset:   6:56 PM
Moon Rise:   No Moon Rise
Moon Set:   8:38 AM
Moon:   Waning Gibbous, 83% of Moon illuminated
Length of Visible Daylight:   11h 12m

Length of Day:   9h 47m
Tomorrow will be 5m 20s longer
Have a Safe Day!
THIS DATE IN ALASKA HISTORY:   February 21, 1924 -
The first official air mail flight in Alaska was made by Carl Ben Eielson who flew from Fairbanks to McGrath
AURORA FORECAST:   Quiet (1)
AURORA LIVECAM
METEOR SHOWERS:   none


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