The Official 2010 Ice-in Thread

tis · 12-16-2009, 07:19 PM

From what I could see it looked like huge white caps in the broads today.

corollaman · 12-17-2009, 04:13 AM

I have a feeling the lake may not completely freeze this year. The water is usually much colder by this time. It may be an early ice-out, but who knows, we might get a nice long cold snap and that will get us caught up, but not with this wind we've been having!

Lakegeezer · 12-17-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by corollaman

I have a feeling the lake may not completely freeze this year. The water is usually much colder by this time. It may be an early ice-out, but who knows, we might get a nice long cold snap and that will get us caught up, but not with this wind we've been having!

This morning, my thermometer is showing 1.5 degrees and there is a layer of smoke swirling above the water in M'boro bay. The water temperature is catching up to where it is supposed to be, I think.

The winds are supposed to blow pretty good until Friday nite. My guess is that on Saturday morning, north of M'boro bay will be solid and by Monday, may even be safe to carefully venture on.

Slickcraft · 12-17-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer

This morning, my thermometer is showing 1.5 degrees and there is a layer of smoke swirling above the water in M'boro bay. The water temperature is catching up to where it is supposed to be, I think.

Yes, a layer of "sea smoke" seen above the waves in Alton Bay and out toward the lower broads. This will suck some of the heat out of the lake. It sure is draining the heat out of the house keeping both a pellet stove and a wood stove busy.

OCDACTIVE · 12-17-2009, 11:46 AM

The next 5 days will really help ice-in... Supposed to be 0 and below at night for the next 4 nights and not about 20 during the day.

Rattlesnake Guy · 12-17-2009, 04:17 PM

I don't know if this matters......

tis · 12-17-2009, 07:29 PM

Despite how cold it was today, the ice seemed to break up more than form as it was so windy. So unless it calms down, I don't think we will make more ice. We had some hooded merganzers floating around the past few days.

Formula260SS · 12-18-2009, 07:35 AM

Looks like we are right on the button with last year at this time for water temp, this cold and wind in my opinion is good to get the overall water temp where we need it. If it stays cold and we get some calm nights / days we'll be in good shape.

Let's keep our fingers crossed for the Derby !!

Lakegeezer · 12-18-2009, 08:10 AM

The forecast for wind was wrong. North of M'boro bay (and well into it) iced over again last night. This time, it is shore to shore. I can't see any open water in any direction, but see some sea smoke coming off m'boro bay, well to the south.

Mink Islander · 12-18-2009, 08:55 AM

The water temp is 36 degrees today (Friday) at Lakeport with continued cold air temps in the forecast. The ice man cometh....

meredith weekender · 12-18-2009, 11:00 AM

If the ice man is cometh, I am putting in my request for hime to leave in 102 days. Please put your request in as well.

boat_guy64 · 12-19-2009, 11:07 PM

I noticed late this afternoon that the ice is forming in Meredith Bay. Skim ice from Grouse Point down to the Weirs. Not much in downtown Meredith yet. This is opposite of how the ice usually forms. Usually starts downtown and grows towards the Weirs. Lake was perfectly flat today and good for growing ice.

breathe easy · 12-20-2009, 08:58 AM

Yesterday afternoon I saw three people huddled together on the ice on Lake Pemmigiwasset fishing. Can't be safe.

Lakegeezer · 12-20-2009, 04:05 PM

The ice is safe in spots. I ventured out on it today and measured the thickness at several spots, although stayed close to the shoreline and in shallow water. A good three inches of solid black ice. The ice is very strong, with no water showing around the rocks. 3" of black ice is not "throw caution to the wind" safe, but its reasonably safe for one person walking. You can see the bubbles and the cracks all the way through the ice, it is so clear and easy to tell how deep it is. Hopefully those on Lake Pemmi took the proper precautions.

NoBozo · 12-20-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer

The ice is safe in spots. I ventured out on it today and measured the thickness at several spots, although stayed close to the shoreline and in shallow water. A good three inches of solid black ice. The ice is very strong, with no water showing around the rocks. 3" of black ice is not "throw caution to the wind" safe, but its reasonably safe for one person walking. You can see the bubbles and the cracks all the way through the ice, it is so clear and easy to tell how deep it is. Hopefully those on Lake Pemmi took the proper precautions.

In years past (1969-1974).. I have sailed across 3" of black ice on the Broads east of Rattlesnake on a DN Iceboat. EXCELLENT. 60 MPH or better...under SAIL. Did a LOT of Ice Boating in those years. On Winni...Usually in the spring when the snow settles and freezes at night. ...right up to Ice Out.

NB

Mr. V · 12-20-2009, 10:12 PM

Ice yachting on Winni looks like fun!

VitaBene · 12-21-2009, 07:05 AM

Mr V, that is great.

I remember 5 or six years ago we had a cold December and January with little or no snow- the ice on Waukewan was great for skating, and as it turned out, iceboating! They were awesome to watch.

Reminds me of one of the old Hardy Boys books I used to read as a kid! Cabin Island was the title I believe.

chipj29 · 12-17-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by corollaman

I have a feeling the lake may not completely freeze this year. The water is usually much colder by this time. It may be an early ice-out, but who knows, we might get a nice long cold snap and that will get us caught up, but not with this wind we've been having!

I am not a meteorologist, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night...

If the air temps were staying above normal, I might agree with you. However, I don't think that is going to be the case this year. It looks to be pretty cold (normal or below) for at least the next week. The cold pattern could relax between Christmas and 1/15 or so, but after that we are going to go right back into the cold pattern.

Mink Islander · 12-17-2009, 09:39 AM

Looks like we are closing the water temperature gap this week. I've had the same concern that the water temps were much higher this year than typical. But Mother Nature always seems to balance it out and we're quickly getting back on track.

I'm expecting a typical ice-in with safe ice before the end of January.

12-17-2009, 11:46 AM	#5
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	The next 5 days will really help ice-in... Supposed to be 0 and below at night for the next 4 nights and not about 20 during the day. __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

12-17-2009, 04:17 PM	#6
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Latest Picture from NASA I don't know if this matters...... Attached Images

12-18-2009, 07:35 AM	#8
Formula260SS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NH Posts: 385 Thanks: 11 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	Water Temp Looks like we are right on the button with last year at this time for water temp, this cold and wind in my opinion is good to get the overall water temp where we need it. If it stays cold and we get some calm nights / days we'll be in good shape. Let's keep our fingers crossed for the Derby !!

12-18-2009, 08:10 AM	#9
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,694 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 356 Thanked 647 Times in 295 Posts	The forecast for wind was wrong. North of M'boro bay (and well into it) iced over again last night. This time, it is shore to shore. I can't see any open water in any direction, but see some sea smoke coming off m'boro bay, well to the south. __________________ -lg

12-18-2009, 08:55 AM	#10
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Water Temps The water temp is 36 degrees today (Friday) at Lakeport with continued cold air temps in the forecast. The ice man cometh....

12-16-2009, 07:19 PM	#1
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,041 Thanks: 803 Thanked 1,525 Times in 1,056 Posts	From what I could see it looked like huge white caps in the broads today.

12-17-2009, 04:13 AM	#2
corollaman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 181 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	I have a feeling the lake may not completely freeze this year. The water is usually much colder by this time. It may be an early ice-out, but who knows, we might get a nice long cold snap and that will get us caught up, but not with this wind we've been having!

12-17-2009, 07:29 PM	#7
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,041 Thanks: 803 Thanked 1,525 Times in 1,056 Posts	Despite how cold it was today, the ice seemed to break up more than form as it was so windy. So unless it calms down, I don't think we will make more ice. We had some hooded merganzers floating around the past few days.

12-18-2009, 11:00 AM	#11
meredith weekender Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meredith / Manchester Posts: 373 Thanks: 87 Thanked 84 Times in 57 Posts	If the ice man is cometh, I am putting in my request for hime to leave in 102 days. Please put your request in as well.

12-19-2009, 11:07 PM	#12
boat_guy64 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Windham and Meredith Posts: 226 Blog Entries: 5 Thanks: 33 Thanked 90 Times in 43 Posts	Ice is growing I noticed late this afternoon that the ice is forming in Meredith Bay. Skim ice from Grouse Point down to the Weirs. Not much in downtown Meredith yet. This is opposite of how the ice usually forms. Usually starts downtown and grows towards the Weirs. Lake was perfectly flat today and good for growing ice.

12-20-2009, 08:58 AM	#13
breathe easy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 98 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 9 Posts	Yesterday afternoon I saw three people huddled together on the ice on Lake Pemmigiwasset fishing. Can't be safe.

12-20-2009, 04:05 PM	#14
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,694 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 356 Thanked 647 Times in 295 Posts	some ice is safe The ice is safe in spots. I ventured out on it today and measured the thickness at several spots, although stayed close to the shoreline and in shallow water. A good three inches of solid black ice. The ice is very strong, with no water showing around the rocks. 3" of black ice is not "throw caution to the wind" safe, but its reasonably safe for one person walking. You can see the bubbles and the cracks all the way through the ice, it is so clear and easy to tell how deep it is. Hopefully those on Lake Pemmi took the proper precautions. __________________ -lg

12-20-2009, 10:12 PM	#16
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,504 Thanks: 69 Thanked 274 Times in 188 Posts	Ice yachting on Winni looks like fun!

12-21-2009, 07:05 AM	#17
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,648 Thanks: 1,747 Thanked 1,665 Times in 862 Posts	Fun Mr V, that is great. I remember 5 or six years ago we had a cold December and January with little or no snow- the ice on Waukewan was great for skating, and as it turned out, iceboating! They were awesome to watch. Reminds me of one of the old Hardy Boys books I used to read as a kid! Cabin Island was the title I believe.

12-17-2009, 09:39 AM	#19
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	No worries Looks like we are closing the water temperature gap this week. I've had the same concern that the water temps were much higher this year than typical. But Mother Nature always seems to balance it out and we're quickly getting back on track. I'm expecting a typical ice-in with safe ice before the end of January.

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