Spring and early summer are retarded by the surrounding cool water; summers are mild and pleasant. Relatively warm lake water delays the first freeze in fall, and the winters are cold. The lake influence is also seen in higher average cloudiness and lower percentage of sunshine than is found at stations located further away from the lake.
Spring and early summer are delayed by the surrounding cool waters; summers remain mild and pleasant. Lake water maintains a relative warmth that delays the first freeze in fall, while winters are cold. The lake's influence is also reflected in higher average cloudiness and lower sunshine percentages compared to stations farther from the lake.