Ice Report

Zee · 11-26-2005, 09:28 PM

It seems to be early for this but..... We noticed some areas are already iced in.
States Landing in Moultonboro, Lower Melvin River in Tuftonboro, Melvin Village Marina and Pier 19 in Tuftonboro. The warmer temps this week may slow it down but the night time temps may keep it from disappearing completely. If its gonna happen, let it happen real quick. Fire up the sleds and get the bob houses ready.

Pepper · 11-27-2005, 12:10 AM

While driving down Rte 106 earlier today we were stunned to discover that Rocky Pond in Loudon is completely under a thin coat of ice! Don't know how thick it is, or if the coming warmth will do away with it, but it sure was nice to see ice!

mcdude · 11-27-2005, 08:50 AM

This shot taken Friday - Nov. 25th

- There's been a skim coat of ice all week-end going from the Pavillion over to Harmony Park.
I think that it's time to get that boat OUT of the WATER!!!

upthesaukee · 11-27-2005, 12:15 PM

And that thin coat of ice is gone as of Sunday 11-27. Even with overnight temps in the 20's, not enough to hold the ice in. You could see "flecks" of what may have been remnants of ice throughout the bay. Still it will not be long til the "ice in" watch will start in earnes.

Lakegeezer · 11-27-2005, 05:16 PM

Don't get me wrong - I want ice as soon as possible, but would prefer a bit later ice-in, once the water goes down a bit. The water is down a foot from its high point, but the level is still mighty high - mid-summer high. If the lake ices-in now, it is likely that the water will go down another foot or so, after ice-in. There will be a lot of fallen ice ridges. The sledding won't be very good, or safe. We have been spoiled in the last two years by a late ice-in that ended up very safe lake-wide riding by late January - early February. The forecast for the next 8-14 days - early December- is for above normal temperatures and dry http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/product...ctions/814day/ Maybe it will all work out. Keep the water flowing.

codeman671 · 11-28-2005, 01:43 PM

Its definitely time to get the boats out! I went up yesterday and had to break through 150 feet of fairly solid ice in the Gilford Yacht Club channel to get out. After 2 hours with axes and and hitting it with the boat in reverse we managed to get out. There was another pontoon trapped further into the club (we are just outside) and I broke it up for him to get out. What a nightmare!

Pepper · 11-28-2005, 04:45 PM

Yikes, Codeman! That sounds like a nightmare, indeed!

Hope you managed without sustaining any damage to the boat or your back! Ouch!

Glad to know you're safely out of the water, and I hope your neighbor in the pontoon gets out soon too.

JohnNH · 11-29-2005, 08:29 AM

Stay off the ice.

Some poor soul out in western mass decided to go ice fishing. His equipment was spotted out on the ice by a passer-by who contacted the PD. Upon further investigation, the anxious fisherman was found dead under the ice (WMUR news report this morning).

Life is to short, let's let Mother Nature take its course and have a safe winter season.

John/NH

Grant · 11-29-2005, 08:50 AM

Ice fishing in November?

Not. Terribly. Smart.

GTO · 11-29-2005, 01:58 PM

On only 2 inces of ice. hello, Mcfly

Grant · 11-29-2005, 02:24 PM

Upon review, my previous post sounds a little harsh. So I want to back-pedal. It is terribly tragic and unnecessary...although infinitely avoidable.

Two inches of ice already? In Mass? That's pretty good for this time of year. But still...

Only a matter of time now before we start seeing the PhotoPost images of shiny SUVs sticking butt-first out of the ice. Let's be careful out there, folks, and try not to leave any more toxic junk on the bottom (although a new dive attraction every once in a while is ALWAYS welcome!).

Resident 2B · 11-29-2005, 02:54 PM

I went past Alton this noon and the ice has pretty much gone out. There where a few smaller pieces drifting inside the band stand. The fog was still around but not as thick as yesterday or earlier this morning.

By the time I got to Rochester, the tempature had risen to 55 degrees. If you have a bost still in, it looks like it is now time to get it out. The weather looks cold but windy this weekend.

Good Luck!

Pineedles · 11-29-2005, 07:52 PM

Sorry, but I can't find any reference to the "INCIDENT" in an online WMUR newsline or any other regional or national periodicals. Can anyone send a link? 2" inches in Western Mass doesn't sound possible.

GTO · 11-29-2005, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pineedles

Sorry, but I can't find any reference to the "INCIDENT" in an online WMUR newsline or any other regional or national periodicals. Can anyone send a link? 2" inches in Western Mass doesn't sound possible.

Thats what I heard on the news this morning. I'm not sure what station it was on. (I think maybe channel five, WCVB?)

Skip · 11-29-2005, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

Thats what I heard on the news this morning. I'm not sure what station it was on. (I think maybe channel five, WCVB?)

Yep, it was on Channel 5 this morning.

Here is a link to the story (not much detail)....

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news...23/detail.html

SIKSUKR · 11-30-2005, 10:49 AM

I saw the story on one of the Boston stations.They showed the body of water where the accident occured and it was all open water.I'm guessing the ice that was referenced to was just along the immediate shore.

11-26-2005, 09:28 PM	#1
Zee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Union Wharf, Tuftonboro Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	Ice Report It seems to be early for this but..... We noticed some areas are already iced in. States Landing in Moultonboro, Lower Melvin River in Tuftonboro, Melvin Village Marina and Pier 19 in Tuftonboro. The warmer temps this week may slow it down but the night time temps may keep it from disappearing completely. If its gonna happen, let it happen real quick. Fire up the sleds and get the bob houses ready.

11-27-2005, 12:10 AM	#2
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	While driving down Rte 106 earlier today we were stunned to discover that Rocky Pond in Loudon is completely under a thin coat of ice! Don't know how thick it is, or if the coming warmth will do away with it, but it sure was nice to see ice! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

11-27-2005, 08:50 AM	#3
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,361 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,044 Times in 490 Posts	Early Ice in Alton Bay This shot taken Friday - Nov. 25th - There's been a skim coat of ice all week-end going from the Pavillion over to Harmony Park. I think that it's time to get that boat OUT of the WATER!!!

11-27-2005, 12:15 PM	#4
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,559 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,411 Thanked 1,922 Times in 1,064 Posts	And that thin coat of ice is gone as of Sunday 11-27. Even with overnight temps in the 20's, not enough to hold the ice in. You could see "flecks" of what may have been remnants of ice throughout the bay. Still it will not be long til the "ice in" watch will start in earnes. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

11-27-2005, 05:16 PM	#5
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,658 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 343 Thanked 620 Times in 279 Posts	Ice-in can wait Don't get me wrong - I want ice as soon as possible, but would prefer a bit later ice-in, once the water goes down a bit. The water is down a foot from its high point, but the level is still mighty high - mid-summer high. If the lake ices-in now, it is likely that the water will go down another foot or so, after ice-in. There will be a lot of fallen ice ridges. The sledding won't be very good, or safe. We have been spoiled in the last two years by a late ice-in that ended up very safe lake-wide riding by late January - early February. The forecast for the next 8-14 days - early December- is for above normal temperatures and dry http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/product...ctions/814day/ Maybe it will all work out. Keep the water flowing. __________________ -lg

11-28-2005, 01:43 PM	#6
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,381 Thanks: 214 Thanked 772 Times in 455 Posts	Its definitely time to get the boats out! I went up yesterday and had to break through 150 feet of fairly solid ice in the Gilford Yacht Club channel to get out. After 2 hours with axes and and hitting it with the boat in reverse we managed to get out. There was another pontoon trapped further into the club (we are just outside) and I broke it up for him to get out. What a nightmare!

11-28-2005, 04:45 PM	#7
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Yikes, Codeman! That sounds like a nightmare, indeed! Hope you managed without sustaining any damage to the boat or your back! Ouch! Glad to know you're safely out of the water, and I hope your neighbor in the pontoon gets out soon too. __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

11-29-2005, 08:29 AM	#8
JohnNH Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Weare, NH Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	THIN Ice Stay off the ice. Some poor soul out in western mass decided to go ice fishing. His equipment was spotted out on the ice by a passer-by who contacted the PD. Upon further investigation, the anxious fisherman was found dead under the ice (WMUR news report this morning). Life is to short, let's let Mother Nature take its course and have a safe winter season. John/NH

11-29-2005, 08:50 AM	#9
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 338 Thanked 212 Times in 116 Posts	Tragic, But Foolish! Ice fishing in November? Not. Terribly. Smart. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

11-29-2005, 01:58 PM	#10
GTO Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,074 Thanks: 336 Thanked 342 Times in 158 Posts	Duh On only 2 inces of ice. hello, Mcfly __________________ GTO

11-29-2005, 02:24 PM	#11
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 338 Thanked 212 Times in 116 Posts	Sorry Upon review, my previous post sounds a little harsh. So I want to back-pedal. It is terribly tragic and unnecessary...although infinitely avoidable. Two inches of ice already? In Mass? That's pretty good for this time of year. But still... Only a matter of time now before we start seeing the PhotoPost images of shiny SUVs sticking butt-first out of the ice. Let's be careful out there, folks, and try not to leave any more toxic junk on the bottom (although a new dive attraction every once in a while is ALWAYS welcome!). __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

11-29-2005, 02:54 PM	#12
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,354 Thanks: 988 Thanked 310 Times in 161 Posts	Alton Bay Ice I went past Alton this noon and the ice has pretty much gone out. There where a few smaller pieces drifting inside the band stand. The fog was still around but not as thick as yesterday or earlier this morning. By the time I got to Rochester, the tempature had risen to 55 degrees. If you have a bost still in, it looks like it is now time to get it out. The weather looks cold but windy this weekend. Good Luck!

11-29-2005, 07:52 PM	#13
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,536 Thanks: 1,059 Thanked 652 Times in 363 Posts	ICE Accident? Sorry, but I can't find any reference to the "INCIDENT" in an online WMUR newsline or any other regional or national periodicals. Can anyone send a link? 2" inches in Western Mass doesn't sound possible.

11-30-2005, 10:49 AM	#16
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I saw the story on one of the Boston stations.They showed the body of water where the accident occured and it was all open water.I'm guessing the ice that was referenced to was just along the immediate shore. __________________ SIKSUKR