November 29, 2003 Day 45 Still Grounded at Stopover 15 This is day 4 of "no-fly days" at Hiwassee Refuge in Tennessee.   The migration remains stalled in Meigs County by un-flyable conditions. It's cloudy and cold, with winds blowing out of the northwest at 10-12 mph. Winds aloft are even swifter, at 20 mph. Meanwhile, Heather had this scolding for Mother Nature: "All we're asking for is a nice little weather front; it doesn't matter which—we'll take either a high pressure system, OR a low pressure system, as long as you can arrange for it to stick around for a few days. Is that too much to ask?" (Come back tomorrow to see if Heather carries any weight with Mother Nature!) Try This! Journaling Questions When do you predict Crane #214, who just began her migration yesterday, will arrive in Florida? Will she beat the 2003 cranes with the ultralight? Record your prediction in your journal. Over the past 45-days, suitable migrating conditions have happened on only 15 days. Watch the weather maps and keep your fingers crossed for a big improvement! When do you predict this year's arrival date at Chassahowitzka? Journey North is pleased to feature this educational adventure made possible by the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP). Copyright 2003-2004 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form