Low water levels are cause for concern along Lake Ontario. At least for boaters. It’s an unusual problem brought on by the lack of rain over the last two months.
Despite a rainy start to the month, most of the region remains more than an inch-and-a-half below ‘average’ for May rainfall.
On Lake Ontario, parts of it are 2-3 feet below average. That’s been a difficulty for boaters, especially at certain marinas like the Port of Rochester.
While there are showers in the forecast- a steady rainfall is what’s needed most.
It’s not just Lake Ontario, either. Most lakes in the region are running below average for water levels.