The Storm of the Winter!
Just checked the latest models and conditions and things look a bit colder than they did yesterday, so mixing in the lakes region is now only a slight possibility. The storm is also a bit wetter than I thought yesterday, so with it a bit colder and a bit wetter, the snow will be deeper.
I expect 18" in Laconia, with a bit more in the mountains by Saturday morning. This is based upon a liquid estimate of 1.3" with a mix ratio of 15:1 for Laconia. The mountains could see more than 2' with lifting and a higher ratio enhancing the snowfall. Steve A, this will be too much for Yuki!
This looks like the biggest storm in the last two years for the area, based upon with I am seeing right now.
This is likely to keep the rather think ice in place longer into the spring. The snow reflects a lot of the sun's heat, and as CLA points out, the sun is getting much stronger. Considering everything, I expect a late April ice out.
Time will tell!
R2B
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