Ice question

SPT13 · 01-23-2014, 04:12 PM

I have not been up in a few weeks, hows the ice from Gilford to Meredith Bay?
The Weirs cam, & Alton bay photos show some snow on the ice. Is it possible to go from Gilford beach, out past Governors Island, down to Meredith Bay by snowmobile yet?

WINNOCTURN · 01-23-2014, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SPT13

I have not been up in a few weeks, hows the ice from Gilford to Meredith Bay?
The Weirs cam, & Alton bay photos show some snow on the ice. Is it possible to go from Gilford beach, out past Governors Island, down to Meredith Bay by snowmobile yet?

Check out this THREAD in the General forum, Go down to Post #14. Some nice Aerial Photos.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=17002

WINNOCTURN

Bluesman · 01-24-2014, 07:08 AM

I have not heard anything to the contrary, so I am assuming the main sections of the lakes are frozen and safe it had been super cold for a solid week again?

That link to post #14, with a camper going through the bay in Merideth really seems like it has no bearing on the noverall safety of the rest of the lake.

HellRaZoR004 · 01-24-2014, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluesman

I have not heard anything to the contrary, so I am assuming the main sections of the lakes are frozen and safe it had been super cold for a solid week again?

As of yesterday there was open water on parts of the lake...that may have changed overnight. Please don't assume it's safe.

WINNOCTURN · 01-24-2014, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluesman

I have not heard anything to the contrary, so I am assuming the main sections of the lakes are frozen and safe it had been super cold for a solid week again?

That link to post #14, with a camper going through the bay in Merideth really seems like it has no bearing on the noverall safety of the rest of the lake.

Bluesman,

POST #14 of the Thread

YOU MISSED THE POST I HAD DIRECTED YOU TO. POST # 14 IS A SERIES OF ARIAL VIEWS OF THE LAKE, NOT THE UTV GOING THROUGH THE ICE.

winnocturn

Old Hubbard Rd · 01-27-2014, 09:21 AM

I rode the lake on Sat & Sun from Spindle Point and Weirs to Meredith. No problems! Lots of people out riding the lake after this past weeks COLD spell!

Treerider · 02-02-2014, 08:09 PM

Rode 75 miles on the lake on Saturday, from ctr harbor to the pond hockey spectacle in Meredith to Alton bay, we didn't see any open water, didn't go looking near welch island where it was reported last week, there was a big pressure ridge across the broads that we had to skirt way to the east to cross, it actually petered out when it approached 200 yds from east shore.
Need more snow this week to be able to ride the lake next weekend, derby weekend!
Trails barely rideable Saturday-tree

Closetzguy · 02-03-2014, 09:35 AM

We put about 45 miles on from 20 mile to Melvin Village, onto the trail system. First couple of miles were very thin but it got much better. Ended up crossing mirror Lake on the way back towards the lake. Thanks to the two riders that pointed us newbies back in the right direction! Snow drifts on the lake kept us on our toes!

tis · 02-12-2014, 06:15 PM

I just saw this from the Emerson Aviation Page:

Its official, Ice in. We've been watching this area now for a month now. Normal freeze over is typically the third week of January. This by no means an endorsement as to the thickness or safety of the lake. We would recommend that still stay clear of this area unless you take thickness samples. If anyone does let us know what you find. Because it has been so cold and has taken this long we would assume that the thickness is very variable at best. Next up, ice out! I know a lot of folks are ready. Me too!

Slickcraft · 02-12-2014, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

I just saw this from the Emerson Aviation Page:

Its official, Ice in. We've been watching this area now for a month now. Normal freeze over is typically the third week of January. This by no means an endorsement as to the thickness or safety of the lake. We would recommend that still stay clear of this area unless you take thickness samples. If anyone does let us know what you find. Because it has been so cold and has taken this long we would assume that the thickness is very variable at best. Next up, ice out! I know a lot of folks are ready. Me too!

Looks like Emerson posted that about 4pm today.

Webbsatwinni · 02-12-2014, 07:22 PM

Does that mean it's ice out when that small spot opens back up?

tis · 02-12-2014, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Looks like Emerson posted that about 4pm today.

Yes, sorry I should have said that. You are right.

webmaster · 02-13-2014, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Looks like Emerson posted that about 4pm today.

Post by Emerson Aviation.

01-24-2014, 07:08 AM	#3
Bluesman Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ice safety weekend ofJan 24th I have not heard anything to the contrary, so I am assuming the main sections of the lakes are frozen and safe it had been super cold for a solid week again? That link to post #14, with a camper going through the bay in Merideth really seems like it has no bearing on the noverall safety of the rest of the lake.

01-27-2014, 09:21 AM	#6
Old Hubbard Rd Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 462 Thanks: 141 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Spindle Point?Weirs to Meredith I rode the lake on Sat & Sun from Spindle Point and Weirs to Meredith. No problems! Lots of people out riding the lake after this past weeks COLD spell!

02-02-2014, 08:09 PM	#7
Treerider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 6 Posts	Ice Rode 75 miles on the lake on Saturday, from ctr harbor to the pond hockey spectacle in Meredith to Alton bay, we didn't see any open water, didn't go looking near welch island where it was reported last week, there was a big pressure ridge across the broads that we had to skirt way to the east to cross, it actually petered out when it approached 200 yds from east shore. Need more snow this week to be able to ride the lake next weekend, derby weekend! Trails barely rideable Saturday-tree

02-03-2014, 09:35 AM	#8
Closetzguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Andover, Ma and Tuftonboro, NH Posts: 97 Thanks: 15 Thanked 28 Times in 13 Posts	Sunday ride We put about 45 miles on from 20 mile to Melvin Village, onto the trail system. First couple of miles were very thin but it got much better. Ended up crossing mirror Lake on the way back towards the lake. Thanks to the two riders that pointed us newbies back in the right direction! Snow drifts on the lake kept us on our toes!

01-23-2014, 04:12 PM	#1
SPT13 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weymouth Ma/Gilford when I can! Posts: 63 Thanks: 112 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Ice question I have not been up in a few weeks, hows the ice from Gilford to Meredith Bay? The Weirs cam, & Alton bay photos show some snow on the ice. Is it possible to go from Gilford beach, out past Governors Island, down to Meredith Bay by snowmobile yet?

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02-12-2014, 06:15 PM	#9
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,381 Times in 957 Posts	I just saw this from the Emerson Aviation Page: Its official, Ice in. We've been watching this area now for a month now. Normal freeze over is typically the third week of January. This by no means an endorsement as to the thickness or safety of the lake. We would recommend that still stay clear of this area unless you take thickness samples. If anyone does let us know what you find. Because it has been so cold and has taken this long we would assume that the thickness is very variable at best. Next up, ice out! I know a lot of folks are ready. Me too!

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02-12-2014, 07:22 PM	#11
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	Does that mean it's ice out when that small spot opens back up?