Official 2013-14 Ice-In Thread

LadyJane · 12-28-2013, 04:34 PM

lovin' the pictures.....THANKS !!!

Webbsatwinni · 12-30-2013, 09:10 AM

Quick video from my webcam on the northern end of Rattlesnake, looks like we are finally forming.

https://www.dropcam.com/c/122de03746...55c8c5d46f.mp4

I think the link will work without a drop cam login.

Merrymeeting · 12-30-2013, 11:30 AM

The winds have begun in the past 30 mins. It will be interesting to see how the open areas and ice pack react to what's coming.

Pine Island Guy · 12-30-2013, 11:51 AM

Here's the latest from Pine Island - the first looking east towards M'boro Neck and Five Mile, the second view is south along the west side of Bear... with the projected cold snap this week, looks like we'll be able to walk out this coming weekend

Happy New Year to all!!! -PIG

ishoot308 · 12-30-2013, 05:22 PM

Here's what the wind did to the ice around Welch today...

The first pic was taken early this morning around 6:30 A.M. before the wind started. The second pic was taken this afternoon around 4:00 P.M....

Dan

MAXUM · 12-30-2013, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pine Island Guy

Here's the latest from Pine Island - the first looking east towards M'boro Neck and Five Mile, the second view is south along the west side of Bear... with the projected cold snap this week, looks like we'll be able to walk out this coming weekend

Happy New Year to all!!! -PIG

Hmm wonder if it'll be safe enough for a sled. Really want to get out to BI but to lazy to walk out!

Definitely looks good though!

rsmlp · 12-31-2013, 08:42 AM

open yesterday but looks locked up this morning

JB Long Island · 12-31-2013, 09:16 AM

Looking west off Long Island yesterday there was just one open stretch visible out in the broads - and looked like the ice had held at sunset as the wind was dying so it must be frozen over by now !!

Merrymeeting · 12-31-2013, 11:03 AM

Still a lot of open water showing on the SnakeEyes webcam.

Webbsatwinni · 12-31-2013, 12:18 PM

Looks like all of the ice was taken away by the waves and the broads look open. The cold should help that!

ishoot308 · 12-31-2013, 01:21 PM

Here's a couple iphone pics from this morning of the Welch / broads area.

Ice in by the weekend!

Dan

Island Girl · 01-01-2014, 11:34 AM

The view from Snake Eyes shows ice all the way across to Tuftonborough Neck. It looks like there is a stream of water in the middle. Websatwinni, do you have a shot from your place? ishoot308, how about a pic or two?

IG

Webbsatwinni · 01-01-2014, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Island Girl

The view from Snake Eyes shows ice all the way across to Tuftonborough Neck. It looks like there is a stream of water in the middle. Websatwinni, do you have a shot from your place? ishoot308, how about a pic or two?

IG

Here you go! Last night just before dark and a current pic. I am looking to see if there are any good ice growing videos on there and I will post.

Webbsatwinni · 01-01-2014, 11:55 AM

It happened in the dark so the vids didn't show much. If it grows today and I get it, I will share.

playinghooky · 01-01-2014, 12:13 PM

The first bob house appeared in Alton Bay a few days ago. I'm sure more will join this weekend if not sooner.

Island Girl · 01-01-2014, 12:15 PM

Thanks for the pics. It looks like there is still a lot of open water. Maybe over the weekend. More frigid temps coming. I got a note from a friend in Ottawa last night. It was -30.

IG

Webbsatwinni · 01-01-2014, 09:02 PM

I was lucky enough to have the ice line stop in front of the cam today, I took a few images and made a slide show so everyone can enjoy!

http://www.photosnack.com/97DBCB9A9F7/ph50zeye

MAXUM · 01-01-2014, 11:06 PM

If that doesn't skim over tonight with the winds forecast to come it's going to rip up what ice has formed. Next couple of days are going to be VERY cold, windy, snowy and down right wintery.

Observations from today...

Meredith bay is all locked in although off in the distance there looked as though there may be a sliver of open water right before spindle point, hard to see that far away. There was one person out on the ice fishing, no bob houses yet.

From sheps, ice looked good all the way out to Bear, Pine and beyond. I walked out on the ice about 15-20 feet or so and it felt good and solid under foot, IE no stress cracking or anything like that. Hard to say how thick it is there but I'd estimate it to be at least 3-4". I had intentions of walking out to BI but being alone and not having an ice auger to test along the way I decided against it even though I probably would have been fine. By this weekend I have no doubts it'll be good. Oh parking lot is plowed.

From Cattle Landing, that is all locked up walked out a little ways on the ice there, again felt good and solid as well. Parking lot is plowed.

Levitt Beach, couple ice shacks on the beach, one guy was out about half way to the beaver islands in a temporary ice shack. There is a skating rink somebody made there just off the beach, ice again was obviously in good shape there. Parking lot there is NOT plowed.

Center Harbor, a few ice shacks out one guy was also out on a 4wheeler.

Area lakes and ponds:

Pemegewassit (or however you spell it) was locked up tight, evidence of snowmobile traffic on it and a few ice shacks.

Waukewan, locked up some evidence of people on it but no snowmobile tracks that I could see.

Winona, locked up with some snowmoblie tracks on it.

Kanasatka, locked up with lots of snowmoble tracks on it.

Little Squam, locked up some ice shacks and 4wheelers/snowmobiles on it.

Big Squam, locked up from where I could see along Rt 25, no evidence of anyone on it yet.

Snowmobile trail conditions, as observed doing a drive by:

Corridor 8 rail bed along Waukewan, groomed, rails covered and looked outstanding.

Corridor 15 Castle Trail parking lot, thin but covered, trails had been packed only, sign by the groomers left on the junction sign indicated that the did not drag the trails due to lack of adequate snow to work with. However they looked to be in decent shape with minimal coverage. About 7 trucks in the lot.

Local trails all looked ride-able although some were not yet groomed.

Corridor 8/5 Baker River Valley, Plymouth area, MINT along Rt 25.

Snow coverage is thinner towards Moultonboro as compared to Meredith, probably due to shadowing of the mountains.

It looks as though where the groomers could get out there and work their magic they did what they could. Any additional snow fall will really set things up nice for this weekend.

Sorry no pics, didn't have my camera with me.

mikea · 01-02-2014, 05:59 AM

What a great info update! love to be there to see it in person but that sadly is not going to happen yet! Still, you guys are doing a brilliant job so many thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAXUM

Sorry no pics, didn't have my camera with me.

Seriously! no camera in your phone???

Out of interest, how many of you folk use smartphones and who still use ordinary cellphones sans camera etc ???

Happy New Year one and all...

Mike

12-30-2013, 09:10 AM	#2
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	Ice in the broads Quick video from my webcam on the northern end of Rattlesnake, looks like we are finally forming. https://www.dropcam.com/c/122de03746...55c8c5d46f.mp4 I think the link will work without a drop cam login.

12-30-2013, 11:51 AM	#4
Pine Island Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: pine island of course! Posts: 411 Thanks: 261 Thanked 251 Times in 115 Posts	looking better and better! Here's the latest from Pine Island - the first looking east towards M'boro Neck and Five Mile, the second view is south along the west side of Bear... with the projected cold snap this week, looks like we'll be able to walk out this coming weekend Happy New Year to all!!! -PIG Attached Images

12-30-2013, 05:22 PM	#5
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,537 Thanks: 2,455 Thanked 5,468 Times in 2,143 Posts	Wind! Here's what the wind did to the ice around Welch today... The first pic was taken early this morning around 6:30 A.M. before the wind started. The second pic was taken this afternoon around 4:00 P.M.... Dan Attached Images __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

12-31-2013, 08:42 AM	#7
rsmlp Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 507 Thanks: 5 Thanked 173 Times in 90 Posts	out from long island at south point open yesterday but looks locked up this morning

12-31-2013, 12:18 PM	#10
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	Looks like all of the ice was taken away by the waves and the broads look open. The cold should help that! Attached Images

12-28-2013, 04:34 PM	#1
LadyJane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern Ct. Posts: 335 Thanks: 129 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts	lovin' the pictures.....THANKS !!!

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12-30-2013, 11:30 AM	#3
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,228 Thanks: 304 Thanked 799 Times in 368 Posts	The winds have begun in the past 30 mins. It will be interesting to see how the open areas and ice pack react to what's coming.

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12-31-2013, 09:16 AM	#8
JB Long Island Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 29 Thanks: 8 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Looking west off Long Island yesterday there was just one open stretch visible out in the broads - and looked like the ice had held at sunset as the wind was dying so it must be frozen over by now !!

12-31-2013, 11:03 AM	#9
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,228 Thanks: 304 Thanked 799 Times in 368 Posts	Still a lot of open water showing on the SnakeEyes webcam.

12-31-2013, 01:21 PM	#11
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,537 Thanks: 2,455 Thanked 5,468 Times in 2,143 Posts	More Pics Here's a couple iphone pics from this morning of the Welch / broads area. Ice in by the weekend! Dan Attached Images __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

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01-01-2014, 11:34 AM	#12
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,358 Thanks: 18 Thanked 577 Times in 183 Posts	We have ice in the broads! The view from Snake Eyes shows ice all the way across to Tuftonborough Neck. It looks like there is a stream of water in the middle. Websatwinni, do you have a shot from your place? ishoot308, how about a pic or two? IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

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01-01-2014, 11:55 AM	#14
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	It happened in the dark so the vids didn't show much. If it grows today and I get it, I will share.

01-01-2014, 12:13 PM	#15
playinghooky Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 61 Thanks: 7 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	First bob house out in Alton Bay The first bob house appeared in Alton Bay a few days ago. I'm sure more will join this weekend if not sooner.

01-01-2014, 12:15 PM	#16
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,358 Thanks: 18 Thanked 577 Times in 183 Posts	Not there yet! Thanks for the pics. It looks like there is still a lot of open water. Maybe over the weekend. More frigid temps coming. I got a note from a friend in Ottawa last night. It was -30. IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

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01-01-2014, 09:02 PM	#17
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	Today's slide show of the ice action. I was lucky enough to have the ice line stop in front of the cam today, I took a few images and made a slide show so everyone can enjoy! http://www.photosnack.com/97DBCB9A9F7/ph50zeye

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01-01-2014, 11:06 PM	#18
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 244 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	If that doesn't skim over tonight with the winds forecast to come it's going to rip up what ice has formed. Next couple of days are going to be VERY cold, windy, snowy and down right wintery. Observations from today... Meredith bay is all locked in although off in the distance there looked as though there may be a sliver of open water right before spindle point, hard to see that far away. There was one person out on the ice fishing, no bob houses yet. From sheps, ice looked good all the way out to Bear, Pine and beyond. I walked out on the ice about 15-20 feet or so and it felt good and solid under foot, IE no stress cracking or anything like that. Hard to say how thick it is there but I'd estimate it to be at least 3-4". I had intentions of walking out to BI but being alone and not having an ice auger to test along the way I decided against it even though I probably would have been fine. By this weekend I have no doubts it'll be good. Oh parking lot is plowed. From Cattle Landing, that is all locked up walked out a little ways on the ice there, again felt good and solid as well. Parking lot is plowed. Levitt Beach, couple ice shacks on the beach, one guy was out about half way to the beaver islands in a temporary ice shack. There is a skating rink somebody made there just off the beach, ice again was obviously in good shape there. Parking lot there is NOT plowed. Center Harbor, a few ice shacks out one guy was also out on a 4wheeler. Area lakes and ponds: Pemegewassit (or however you spell it) was locked up tight, evidence of snowmobile traffic on it and a few ice shacks. Waukewan, locked up some evidence of people on it but no snowmobile tracks that I could see. Winona, locked up with some snowmoblie tracks on it. Kanasatka, locked up with lots of snowmoble tracks on it. Little Squam, locked up some ice shacks and 4wheelers/snowmobiles on it. Big Squam, locked up from where I could see along Rt 25, no evidence of anyone on it yet. Snowmobile trail conditions, as observed doing a drive by: Corridor 8 rail bed along Waukewan, groomed, rails covered and looked outstanding. Corridor 15 Castle Trail parking lot, thin but covered, trails had been packed only, sign by the groomers left on the junction sign indicated that the did not drag the trails due to lack of adequate snow to work with. However they looked to be in decent shape with minimal coverage. About 7 trucks in the lot. Local trails all looked ride-able although some were not yet groomed. Corridor 8/5 Baker River Valley, Plymouth area, MINT along Rt 25. Snow coverage is thinner towards Moultonboro as compared to Meredith, probably due to shadowing of the mountains. It looks as though where the groomers could get out there and work their magic they did what they could. Any additional snow fall will really set things up nice for this weekend. Sorry no pics, didn't have my camera with me.

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