What to create

Build a user interface solution using one of the provided datasets that can help the USCG ice mission on the Great Lakes to provide predictions for ice cover. We are looking for new, creative, and original ways to solve this problem. Based on this information, you will produce:

1. Ice forecast that shows the spatial field of ice on each of the 4 days (today +3) and includes a narrative description for each
2. a narrative of how you solved the problem and what inputs or models you used in determining the above

See full task description here and note that three weeks of historical data will be available at time of registration.  Registrants can use any part of these data sets during the building of their models/interfaces. Data to perform predictions for the spatial field of ice on each of the 4 days (today +3) will be made available on or around November 10, 2025.  This data is to be used to evaluate and share results within their Submission.

What to submit

🚢 Your Project - A URL to your publicly available working solution. This should direct judges and reviewers to the user interface that uses the provided datasets.

🔗 The Code - A URL to your public and open source code repository. The repository must contain all necessary source code, assets, and instructions required for the project to be functional. The repository must be public and open source by including an open source license file. This license should be detectable and visible at the top of the repository page (in the About section).  

📝 A Write up - A text description that should explain the features and functionality of your Project.

🎥 A Video - A demonstration video showing your Project and how it works. The video should be less than three (3) minutes, include footage that shows the Project functioning, and must be uploaded to and made publicly visible on YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook Video, or Youku.