GLOW - Temperature Tracker
Great Lakes Observation of Water Temperatures — your window into the dynamic thermal landscape of North America's freshwater giants.
Our Intuition
Beach goers, boaters, fishermen, recreationalists and residents alike rely on the water provided by the Great Lakes and surrounding waterways. With overall changes to climate and large variability in day-to-day temperatures, GLOW provides users with up-to-date, reliable and accessible water temperature data. With our navigation tools, interface and sourced data, use GLOW to be informed of the water in your area.
30+
Total Water Bodies Covered
10,000+
Total Data Points Collected
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Confidence-Interval Verified User Data Submissions
10+
Cross-Checked Sites to Gather Archival Data
Platform Features
Real-Time Data
Access data submitted by user readings to stay informed about local temperatures.
Compare Archives
Look through numerous ancestral data to compare current temperatures with historical records.
Community Impact
Encourages the community to contribute with their own readings, chart their user submissions, and make a positive impact on local water bodies.