Yesterday was an absolutely beautiful day on the mountain! Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 68 (yes, you read that right), with a south wind of 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Showers are likely in the evening and possibly a thunderstorm after 4:00 am.
Congratulations to DCL Outfitters in McHenry, which just held their grand opening with a ribbon cutting with local dignitaries. They are a “outdoor recreation and lifestyle store” offering many name brands in the ski and water sport industry. We wish them the best.
It’s Team Trivia Night this evening at Mountain State Brewing Company from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm. Any number can play and compete for prizes.
Killer Whales at the lake? No, but there may actually be a newly discovered species of killer whale off the coast of Chile. According to NOAA, scientists were finally able to get a DNA sample from a few of the whales after they have been spotted and photographed for over 50 years. Here’s a link to this interesting story.
Speaking of “fish,” here’s a great quote I just read in the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing Report: “There will be days when the fishing is better than one’s most optimistic forecast, others when it is far worse. Either is a gain over just staying home.” — Roderick Haig-Brown
Thanks to Jenna F. for this sunrise photo yesterday morning:
