Lake Snow??

ishoot308 · 02-22-2011, 08:35 AM

Is the lake still O.K. for snowmobiling? Is there enough snow or is it mostly ice now??

Dan

hazelnut · 02-22-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Is the lake still O.K. for snowmobiling? Is there enough snow or is it mostly ice now??

Dan

Passable but tough. Dan you can do it but it aint fun. I rode from Pier 19 to Cow Island then from Cow to Long Island then up Braun bay yesterday (Monday.)

The lake is mostly large areas of ice with packets of snow cover. That snow is like concrete. While I had good luck with engine temp I was worried about the hyfax sliders, I could smell them.

Bottom line is that I will use the lake when only necessary, no leisure cruising here.

ishoot308 · 02-22-2011, 09:12 AM

Thanks H-Nut!

Unless we get snow, looks like ATV's will make the better mode of transportation out to camp this weekend.

Dan

Ryan · 02-22-2011, 09:32 AM

Agreed w H-nut. There are sections of clear, bumpy ice and very little snow pack. The good news is there is no more slush to worry about!

Belmont Resident · 02-24-2011, 04:19 AM

I’ve driven from Laconia to Meredith and all I’ve seen is a frozen mess. Not much if any snow left on the ice so unless you have lots of picks or a fan cooled sled I wouldn’t recommend the lake. And to top it off if we get rain there are reports of up to an inch possible with Friday’s storm.

wadden · 02-24-2011, 09:19 AM

I thought the forecast had been revised to all snow, no rain? Likely heavy wet snow, but no rain. We were out on the ice last weekend to get to the trails, and the lake ice is really rutty and bumpy, tho not quite as bad on Kanasatka as Winni. One sled overheated, but we kept cooling it down with snow and it was fine. If we do get the 6-10 inches and no rain, trail conditions definitely will improve - some areas are getting quite worn.

hazelnut · 02-24-2011, 02:29 PM

I'm hearing 3-6 snow now? Anyone else hear different?

WINNOCTURN · 02-24-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hazelnut

I'm hearing 3-6 snow now? Anyone else hear different?

H-Nut

My money is on Matt Noyes on NECN. Need to find out what he is forecasting.

I don't bother with the Weather channel any more. You hear their forecast and wonder if any has looked out the WINDOW lately.

We sure could use 6+ for our Progressive Dinner Ride the Saturday!

ishoot308 · 02-24-2011, 03:06 PM

Weather.com say's 7"-11" between tonight and tomorrow night!!

Yeah baby!

SIKSUKR · 02-24-2011, 03:19 PM

The weathe Channel and Weather.com should be the last forecast to watch. Way too generalized.Watch the local guys that have the experience. NECN has a pretty good track record as far as I'm concerned. I'll go with 5-10 inches with mixed precip at the lake.

ishoot308 · 02-24-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

The weathe Channel and Weather.com should be the last forecast to watch. Way too generalized.Watch the local guys that have the experience. NECN has a pretty good track record as far as I'm concerned. I'll go with 5-10 inches with mixed precip at the lake.

I'll take that too!!

Dan

nightrider · 02-24-2011, 08:44 PM

Even though there is a progressive dinner in the late afternoon, will there be an organized ride from the kitchen in the morning?

Belmont Resident · 02-25-2011, 03:41 AM

Can't these people EVER get it right?
From yesterday at 5am to noon it went from 3-6 with strong possibility of eventual change to rain. Now it's 6-12 and we just don't have a clue about what else it might do.
Anyway back to the question. The lake should be great for riding with even 6 inches of heavy wet snow dumped on it.

Winnisquamguy · 02-25-2011, 09:54 AM

Here is the latest from NECN

http://www.necn.com/02/25/11/Morning...91&feedID=4699

These are the highest totals I have seen.

02-22-2011, 08:35 AM	#1
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,945 Thanks: 2,292 Thanked 4,953 Times in 1,920 Posts	Lake Snow?? Is the lake still O.K. for snowmobiling? Is there enough snow or is it mostly ice now?? Dan

02-22-2011, 09:12 AM	#3
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,945 Thanks: 2,292 Thanked 4,953 Times in 1,920 Posts	More Snow Needed!! Thanks H-Nut! Unless we get snow, looks like ATV's will make the better mode of transportation out to camp this weekend. Dan

02-22-2011, 09:32 AM	#4
Ryan Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mass/Gilford Posts: 247 Thanks: 216 Thanked 70 Times in 33 Posts	Agreed w H-nut. There are sections of clear, bumpy ice and very little snow pack. The good news is there is no more slush to worry about! __________________ Please do not feel the trolls.

02-24-2011, 04:19 AM	#5
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 409 Times in 251 Posts	frozen with more rain possible I’ve driven from Laconia to Meredith and all I’ve seen is a frozen mess. Not much if any snow left on the ice so unless you have lots of picks or a fan cooled sled I wouldn’t recommend the lake. And to top it off if we get rain there are reports of up to an inch possible with Friday’s storm.

02-24-2011, 03:06 PM	#9
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,945 Thanks: 2,292 Thanked 4,953 Times in 1,920 Posts	7"-11" Weather.com say's 7"-11" between tonight and tomorrow night!! Yeah baby!

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02-24-2011, 09:19 AM	#6
wadden Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 74 Thanks: 18 Thanked 14 Times in 7 Posts	I thought the forecast had been revised to all snow, no rain? Likely heavy wet snow, but no rain. We were out on the ice last weekend to get to the trails, and the lake ice is really rutty and bumpy, tho not quite as bad on Kanasatka as Winni. One sled overheated, but we kept cooling it down with snow and it was fine. If we do get the 6-10 inches and no rain, trail conditions definitely will improve - some areas are getting quite worn.

02-24-2011, 02:29 PM	#7
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	I'm hearing 3-6 snow now? Anyone else hear different?

02-24-2011, 03:19 PM	#10
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	The weathe Channel and Weather.com should be the last forecast to watch. Way too generalized.Watch the local guys that have the experience. NECN has a pretty good track record as far as I'm concerned. I'll go with 5-10 inches with mixed precip at the lake. __________________ SIKSUKR

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02-24-2011, 08:44 PM	#12
nightrider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: winter harbor Posts: 199 Thanks: 4 Thanked 33 Times in 18 Posts	Saturday MSC ride? Even though there is a progressive dinner in the late afternoon, will there be an organized ride from the kitchen in the morning?

02-25-2011, 03:41 AM	#13
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 409 Times in 251 Posts	Everythings changed Can't these people EVER get it right? From yesterday at 5am to noon it went from 3-6 with strong possibility of eventual change to rain. Now it's 6-12 and we just don't have a clue about what else it might do. Anyway back to the question. The lake should be great for riding with even 6 inches of heavy wet snow dumped on it.

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02-25-2011, 09:54 AM	#14
Winnisquamguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Winnisquam, NH Posts: 613 Thanks: 419 Thanked 163 Times in 115 Posts	Going to get very windy also Here is the latest from NECN http://www.necn.com/02/25/11/Morning...91&feedID=4699 These are the highest totals I have seen. __________________ "I'd rather be ridin than rolling"