Great Lakes Water Shortages, Flooding , Which Is It?

Great Lakes areas may face water shortages | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press Gazette:


Climate, municipal use affect levels, report says
BY JOHN FLESHER • THE ASSOCIATED PRESS • FEBRUARY 8, 2011

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Despite having more fresh water than anywhere else in the world, the Great Lakes region could experience shortages in some locations because of climate shifts or surging demand, a federal analysis says."

Could of fooled me with all the snow the great lakes have received lately. Ans this from ACCU weather.

This anticipated warm-up, however, could be hazardous for people living in low-lying areas or near rivers and streams, especially where a large amount of snow has accumulated.
Areas of the Northeast, including parts of western Massachusetts and Upstate New York, could have flooding problems, said AccuWeather.com Expert Senior Meteorologist Elliot Abrams.

This image courtesy of NOHRSC, shows the current snow/water equivalent as of Feb. 7. Areas ranging from purple to pink have between 2 and 10 inches of liquid.

So what are you to believe? Water shortage or flooding?