More Lighthouse Photography: The Cape Blanco Weather Station Project (see Page 2)

Good morning,as of 9:20am. The wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. with intermittent rain. 1/5th of an inch in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi! A peek of blue skies at the lighthouse today. We could see sun 🌤️ out at Cape Blanco!

"As of 9:25am. the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. 3/10ths of an inch of water in the rain gauge." Interesting Sc cloud patterns settling in at Cape Blanco today. Looks like we could have a little break in the rain while we are open (10AM-3:30PM). Have a great Sunday! ⎈⎈⎈

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. No water in rain gauge." We're taking in the beauty of the moody skies at Cape Blanco. Can you imagine what life must have been like to be a lighthousekeeper who dealt with all kinds of weather conditions everyday? You can learn more at our Greeting Center Gift Shop, open 10AM-3:30PM

Photo by Randy Sholten

Gray skies do make for interesting photography. Photo by docent Levi Thompson for The Cape Blanco Weather Station Project

Photo by Rebecca Malamud-Evans

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. 1/5th of an inch of water in rain gauge, intermittent rain at the moment." A shift in the wind direction (S) brings Spring rain to Cape Blanco. Always a welcome sight to water the wildflowers. If you don't mind getting a little wet, come visit!

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. No water in rain gauge." A beautiful Tuesday at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. Low precipitation while we are open today (10AM-3:30PM) with an increasing chance of rain in the forecast for the rest of the week.

Photo by Levi Thompson.

Photo by Lois Miller.

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 25 to 30mph. No water in rain gauge." Looks like another windy day at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. On very windy days like this, winds often increase out at the cape, peaking at about 2PM before they begin to subside into the late afternoon. Enjoy your day!

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. No water in rain gauge." Hazy skies and a light breeze out at Cape Blanco. Have a beautiful Sunday.

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. No water in rain gauge." Hazy skies and a light breeze out at Cape Blanco. Have a beautiful Sunday

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. No water in rain gauge." Looks to be a chance of precipitation in the early part of the day; clearing in the afternoon. These cloudy days sure make for some interesting cloud watching!

Photo by Levi Thompson

Photo by Levi Thompson

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. No water in rain gauge." What a beautiful morning with a warming temperature and minimal wind. A perfect day to visit the Cape Blanco Lighthouse!

Photo by Randy Scholten.

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. No water in rain gauge." Bluebird skies and warmer than the day before. A picture perfect day to visit the Cape Blanco Lighthouse!

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. No water in rain gauge." It's a beautiful day at Cape Blanco with a touch of our trademark winds. Come visit!

IT'S TUESDAY and that means the Greeting Center Gift Shop is closed and there is no weather report today. Be sure to come visit us tomorrow!

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. No water in rain gauge." Happy Monday! Come visit our Greeting Center Gift Shop and Interpretive Center.

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." It looks like the weather is clearing at our favorite lighthouse with a nice break in the week ahead.

Painting by Deb Mysiewicz

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. 1/10 of an inch of water in rain gauge and raining presently." If you don't mind getting a little wet, come visit!

This season at Cape Blanco, our docents are tracking the weather to help keep our visitors informed of conditions out at the lighthouse. We measure wind speed with handheld anemometers and update once a day.

Rain gauge at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse 💡♥️

Weather sensor at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse 💡♥️

Remember that conditions can change on the cape, so keep your eye on local weather reports and call our Greeting Center Gift Shop (Phone: 541-332-2207) to check in if you have any questions about the weather before venturing out.

"For Dad" by Rebecca Malamud-Evans.

Photo by Randy Scholten.

"Good morning as of 9:20am. there wasn’t enough wind to register on the wind meter. No water in rain gauge either." The sky looks like it could be possible to experience what we will see of the solar eclipse out at Cape Blanco. Enjoy the day!

"Lee Shore" by William Paul Gaetjens

“Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. No water in rain gauge.” Beautiful clouds out at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse this morning. Enjoy the day!

Digital archives of our quarterly newsletter.

Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph." The Cape Blanco Greeting Center Gift Shop is OPEN from 10AM - 3:30PM!

Good morning, as of around 9:20am the wind was 15 to 20mph." Thanks for the update, Levi! Enjoy this beautiful first day of April out at Cape Blanco!

Our beautiful sign by artist Darren Evans.

Our most westerly outpost, the Greeting Center Gift Shop and Interpretive Center.