Ice/Slush/Snow 2/17/11 - 2/20/11

hazelnut · 02-17-2011, 08:36 PM

Thanks LR and JP,

I am bummed as I am about to head up for a week and I was hoping for decent riding conditions. I am worried with all the warmth. I am hoping for a freeze up soon!!! I'd like to ride into March... All I am asking for is Mid-March riding... Am I asking too much?

Irrigation Guy · 02-17-2011, 08:43 PM

If people would hold off riding when it is soo warm it would sure help. The trails are starting to get a little thin and the sun if getting hotter and in the sky longer during the day so it's a tough fight. Those bare spots attract the warmth of the sun and they start getting bigger and bigger. We definately need more snow if you are going to realize your mid March wish. Hoping people won't ride in the warmth just isn't gonna help, they'll be out there no doubt.

hilltopper · 02-18-2011, 09:37 AM

Looking at the weather Saturday and beyond, I think the biggest issue for post-thaw trail or lake riding is going to be keeping the sled cool. Without more snow after the thaw and refreeze I don't think you'll get very far before your engine temp light appears. I had friends in northen VT who had issues this week. Monday got into the mid to high forties up there and then into a deep freeze. Overheating problems sent them back home...

SIKSUKR · 02-18-2011, 12:16 PM

Snow is in the forecast through Monday.

Webbsatwinni · 02-18-2011, 06:39 PM

How much snow remains on the ice?

Merrymeeting · 02-18-2011, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Webbsatwinni

How much snow remains on the ice?

Lots!

Seriously, I',m sure the answer depends on where. As described in a earlier post by our weather expert earlier today, the south-facing areas probably have less. Also the areas where the wind blows the snow away would have less (and those areas where it blows to would have more)

The news tonight mentioned that with the temps of the past 48 hours, we've probably lost 6" in depth. So take your favorite area and reduce by 6". (Oh the places we could go with that line, but this is a family forum)

hazelnut · 02-18-2011, 07:50 PM

So,

Driving up the lake looks like the majority of the snow has melted. However, this might not be a bad thing. If it refreezes it will set up a good base for snow to cover and remedy the original slush problem.

Lakegeezer · 02-18-2011, 09:59 PM

Where there were paths or even ruts on the lake, its pretty much packed down today in the heat and is freezing tonight. Good sledding, but stay away from any rocks in the sun.

02-18-2011, 12:16 PM	#4
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Think positive snow lovers Snow is in the forecast through Monday. __________________ SIKSUKR

02-18-2011, 09:59 PM	#8
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,692 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 356 Thanked 646 Times in 294 Posts	Where there were paths or even ruts on the lake, its pretty much packed down today in the heat and is freezing tonight. Good sledding, but stay away from any rocks in the sun. __________________ -lg

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02-17-2011, 08:36 PM	#1
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	Thanks LR and JP, I am bummed as I am about to head up for a week and I was hoping for decent riding conditions. I am worried with all the warmth. I am hoping for a freeze up soon!!! I'd like to ride into March... All I am asking for is Mid-March riding... Am I asking too much?

02-17-2011, 08:43 PM	#2
Irrigation Guy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 484 Thanks: 89 Thanked 138 Times in 72 Posts	If people would hold off riding when it is soo warm it would sure help. The trails are starting to get a little thin and the sun if getting hotter and in the sky longer during the day so it's a tough fight. Those bare spots attract the warmth of the sun and they start getting bigger and bigger. We definately need more snow if you are going to realize your mid March wish. Hoping people won't ride in the warmth just isn't gonna help, they'll be out there no doubt.

02-18-2011, 09:37 AM	#3
hilltopper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 730 Thanks: 25 Thanked 109 Times in 70 Posts	Looking at the weather Saturday and beyond, I think the biggest issue for post-thaw trail or lake riding is going to be keeping the sled cool. Without more snow after the thaw and refreeze I don't think you'll get very far before your engine temp light appears. I had friends in northen VT who had issues this week. Monday got into the mid to high forties up there and then into a deep freeze. Overheating problems sent them back home...

02-18-2011, 06:39 PM	#5
Webbsatwinni Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lebanon Ct and Rattlesnake Island Since 2007 Posts: 610 Thanks: 180 Thanked 137 Times in 72 Posts	How much snow remains on the ice?

02-18-2011, 07:50 PM	#7
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	So, Driving up the lake looks like the majority of the snow has melted. However, this might not be a bad thing. If it refreezes it will set up a good base for snow to cover and remedy the original slush problem.