Science Bag: A Cold Wind Off the Lake…in August?

Presented by Carmen Aguilar and Russell Cuhel from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Science.

In 2015, a previously unusual weather pattern caused dramatic late summer cooling along the western shore from Milwaukee to the Sturgeon Canal. 12°C (55°F) or cooler water covered nearly 25 percent of Lake Michigan for almost 2 months, driving away beach-goers and drawing in sport fishermen. How this happened, how high humidity contributed to its effects, and how it affected lake biology are subjects of this demonstration-laced presentation. Take off your shades and put on a sweater as you learn about chillin’ in Lake Michigan!

Science Bag is family-friendly and free. This presentation will repeat every Friday in January at 7 p.m., plus Sunday, January 13 at 2 p.m.

Held in the UWM Physics Building, Rm. 137.