Among the great pleasures of living on South Bass Island is the opportunity to explore the natural environment 
during all four seasons. Especially interesting and satisfying is the nature walk at Scheeff East Point Preserve on a winter’s afternoon. Today’s excursion was a discovery of ice art!
Aerial Views Reveal Nature at Work
East Sand Road, Catawba Island
Carole Gorski made a quick business trip to Put-in-Bay today–all of three hours, round-trip. However, the aerial views she captured will preserve forever nature’s stunning, early ice formation near Catawba Island. The photos were taken in full-color; however, the lack of color is a byproduct of the winter season. A little bit of blue is visible at Miller Boat Line’s Catawba Dock. Click on the image for high-resolution detail!
Mouse Island, Scott Point, and E. Catawba Road, Catawba Island
Miller Boat Line Catawba Dock, North Crogan Street, and Water Street, Catawba Island
Pancake Ice Appears in Put-in-Bay Harbor
Day and night air tempertures below freezing delivered thin ice in Put-in-Bay harbor. The reported water temperature at Marblehead Station is 32.5°F.
Put-in-Bay Panthers Split Games with Monclova Christian
Put-in-Bay Panther Basketball teams engaged in fierce competition today against Monclova Christian Academy. The Put-in-Bay girls won in the closing seconds with a score of 20-21. The boys worked hard to score, but they couldn’t overcome a double-digit, half-time difference. Their final score was 55-41.
Snow, Slush Enhance Winter Contrast
Four inches of snow and freezing rain combined overnight to create a stark, barren environment on South Bass Island. A wind advisory is in place this evening . . . and we thought the saying was, “Beware the ides of March!”
Winter Weather and Island Basketball Don’t Mix
Pursuant to a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service, Put-in-Bay Panther Basketball for Saturday, 18 January 2020, is cancelled. Coach Shuffenecker said, “The weather has not been kind this season, but we look forward to our next home game on Monday at 1pm versus Monclova Christian Academy.”
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Hancock, Seneca, Sandusky, Lucas, Ottawa, Wood and Wyandot counties. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to move into the area this evening. The heaviest snow will fall tonight before becoming mixed with and changing over to freezing rain and sleet Saturday morning. The freezing rain and sleet should only last one to three hours before the it transitions to all rain as temperatures warm to near 40 degrees Saturday afternoon.