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08-23-2019, 12:15 PM | #1 |
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Predicting autumn morning fog
Weather folks: I'm wondering if there's a way to predict if and where portions of the lake will be fogged-in on a fall morning.
The problem - I'm considering commuting to work a few mornings in September by boat from Bear Island. I did this last year too - one morning was fine but the next I had to wait almost 2 hours for the fog to lift so I could head to the marina. I rely on visual navigation - I don't own a special GPS for the lake - so being able to see where I'm going matters. |
08-23-2019, 12:29 PM | #2 |
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Watch dewpoint temperatures
Watch dewpoint temperatures vs air temperatures. The closer those two are, there is a likelihood of fog, especially with calm winds.
One point: using a GPS device to navigate in fog may keep you from hitting an island, a shoal area, e.t.c., but won't keep you from hitting another vessel doing the same thing! Dave
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I use Raymarine gps and radar. My iphone Google Maps app also works ok as backup gps
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08-23-2019, 02:34 PM | #4 |
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I agree with UP. A cold calm morning in the fall usually does it. Even a mild breeze like 3 or 4 mph will clear the fog. Dead calm and cold then you will have a long wait for it to clear.
Several mornings each fall we go from Welch to Glendale in fog via GPS. We go slow both of us looking and listening for that other boat. Yes when following a GPS route in fog, the other boat is the real concern. |
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Sound signal
Per the NH Boating Guide, page 37 (I think), states that in reduced visibility, a powerboat should sound a prolonged blast at intervals not to exceed 2 minutes.
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I find it to be very accurate, and useful for all recreational weather planning. http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/laun...te=NH&sta=KLCI |
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Fog and Radar
My Raymarine radar has alerted me twice to fishermen in front of me in the fog.
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5:30 am today dew point 52 and air temp 53 at shore of Welch. Moderately thick fog over the lake. At 6 am light 2 to 4 mph breeze. 6:15 am fog gone.
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