Today's ice report from Emerson Aviation:

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...31847876851023

Puhleese..lets get some warmer temps so we can put our boat in!:(

Warmer temps "a coming"
 

We have to endure one more chill tomorrow and then here come the 50s! I caught the news at noon and they were talking about high 60s for the coming weekend! We unwrap the Breeze over the weekend of the 13th and we'll be waxing like crazy whether ice is still in or not. It's still a labor of love and we are chomping at the bit to get going on it. Warm weather always puts me in a good mood. Does anyone know if the Gagnons from Silver Sands plan to turn the Saunders Bay Cam on any time soon. I love to watch the progression.

Think Spring
The Breeze
Wave 'cuz I'll be wavin' back:D

You mean this one? http://www.nhboat.com/Nhboat/Feature...ce-out2013.htm

Channel 7 said today by this time next week it could be in the 70's they had Monday at 69 at noon time but just looked and is now down to 62 with some showers.

Here is what he wrote at the end of his blog

Driving back from Meredith today toward Alton we got several good looks at the lake. It's been very windy the past couple days and we could see that the ice is beginning to move a bit. It's pushed up onto the shoreline rocks along the northwestern tip of Rattlesnake Island, and along the northwestern side of Rattlesnake's "peninsula" (the part that extends toward Sleeper Island).

Seems hard to believe with the temps we've had for the past 48 hours, but once we get to tomorrow, I think we'll see things change quickly.

While the ice has been solidifying on the surface over the past 24 hours, the under ice temps have continued to warm. The pack is still weakening underneath. Some open areas have continued to expand, and cracks are appearing with all the winds.

Still a ways to go. But I sense that once things warm up, changes will be quick.

How's the snow?
 

Has the snow pretty much melted away off of the lawns and such? We want to do some Spring clean up this weekend and need a snow report.

Thanks
The Breeze
Wave 'cuz I'll be wavin' back

Changes are happening
 

Even with the lower temps you can see changes happening within the last 24 hours. Open water shows up in today's frame (see middle and upper right).

Around Christmas Island the yards are clear. The only remaining snow is a couple of small patches and snow banks. The wind is ripping from west to east and rapidly opening the shoreline and coves. Into the 50's with sun the next two days, so it looks good for the clean-ups. ;)
Looking forward to having a drink with you guys this spring!!!

Snow Report
 

Thanks so much for the update! Ripping wind means crushing ice flows banging into each other and the shoreline. Moving along right on schedule:D
Drinks on the dock sounds great!


The Breeze
Wave 'cuz I'll be wavin' back

If the lawn is in the sun it is snow free, if it is in the shade it has snow.

You can really see what has shaded areas in this shot

Now just MELT!!!!

I really like the view from space!
 

Check out the progress from March 30th to today :)

(March 30th on the left)

If the crushing ice doesn't tear it out.

Side note...
 

It never ceases to amaze me how many views there are of this thread as ice out nears...last week it was around 8,000 views and today it exceeds 14K....

That is because we are all ready for spring to arrive at Winni!!! Counting the days and the minutes.... and we're leaving southeast Florida at 4:30 a.m. tomorrow for the long roll north. Yipppeee!!!! It's the day we've been waiting for since last October.

What about that furry little rodent?
 

Dock damage is always a concern when things start blowing around...hopefully they are in deep and secure. Grady, I see you are from PA and I was wondering if anyone took that little groundhog out to the wood shed for a little punishment for telling us that whopper of a lie on Feb 2??? :D
I heard on the news they were charging him with some sort of felony fraud or a gross misrepresentation of the truth. I think he would look good in a prison orange jumpsuit filling potholes along the interstates of the east coast:laugh:

The Breeze
Wave 'cuz I'll be wavin' back

Water Temp
 

The water temp hit 39 today on the Forum Water temp page. Last year ice out was 10 days after that. I realize we need the weather to cooperate, but 3rd week of April could happen.

Since Bass Pro Shops opening up a new store in Hooksett, they will need some taxidermy for decorations... why not a not so famous groundhog? ;)

Obviously a new model is needed the current one is defective.

Two Week Indicator
 

My two week indicator (Massabesic Lake) which has not failed me in four years straight, will be free of ice tomorrow or Saturday. If my indicator holds true, ice should be out by April 20th. I personally feel my indicator will be wrong this year as Winni just seems to want to hang on but I am keeping my fingers crossed!

Here's a web cam shot from Welch Island today showing the shoreline finally starting to give way...

Dan

Well I am out of the running had today just after 11am

Hope you're Right Dan!
 

I missed the contest on the forum but i have April 20th in my marina contest. 50 Gallons of gas on the line :)

Is that open water I see between Governor's and Eagle on the Wiers Cam? :)

Pic from my camera taken today. My circulators were turned on last week and have been eating like mad. They gained probably 30' extra today in front of the beach.

Willand Pond in Dover is usually ice free 2 weeks before Winni as well. What does the Lily Pond look like?

Lilly Pond
 

I drove by Lilly pond at lunch. There's a good size opening but still lots of ice.

Temp over dam hit 39 degrees today
 

Temp at lakeport hit 39 today usually the ice is gone within a week after that or less. Ice on the north end is getting that crystal look it gets right before it begins to break up. South side looks to be more solid. With the temps and wind next week looks like my guess of 4-13 is too late.

I have a similar indicator, Stevens Pond in Manchester. It is usually right around 3 weeks, but the last couple of years have been 2 weeks before ice out. I declared ice out on Stevens Pond on 4/2, and I predict ice out on Winni will be April 19. :D

Nah, 4/13 may be too early. I bet near the 18-20 or so for total ice out.

Picture request
 

Can you guys get out there and take some pictures of the ice-out progress, maybe this weekend. I really miss the visual progress reports -especially Alton Bay region.

Thanks in advance

Well, not Alton, but the water that goes into Alton.

You can follow Merrymeeting Lake ice-out progress here.

www.mmlake.org

Just back from Wolfeboro. Things are starting to break now. Our 2 mile dirt road is much better today than it's been in weeks. It appears that the frost is out and it's finally draining.

Four days ago, Back Bay was completely frozen. Today it is totally clear.

Fishermen were out on Wolfeboro Bay. See other photos in Photopost.

Weather this weekend
 

Sunday and Monday should see some big action with the ice - 60's and windy. Hurry up ice I want to open the camp Thursday! Nothing better than opening the camp and watching the Masters. You know what they say about golf, it is like watching ice melt :emb:

Going Going Gone!!
 

Checking out the region's web cams for progress ..... Wow things are really going good for the early part of next week. Even the Bear Island cam shows open water over to Meredith Neck! I think definately by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week it'll be all gone. Lakeport Dam still reporting 39 degrees but with the warming of the sun over the weekend we could see a rise to 40 or 41 in a hurry. Bring it on!!!:D

The Breeze
Wave 'cuz I'll be wavin' back

I wish, but I think that may be a bit too optimistic. There was a foot on Winter Harbor a week go, with trucks on it. Last weekend there were plenty of sleds still on the lake.

The Black Cat Island WeatherCenter is reporting a water temp of 41.1°F at 2 ft as of 3:15 pm.

Someone is out in their boat:

The Mount doesn't go to Winter Harbor and that area is not exposed to open lake waves and wind from the Broads. The whole lake being completely free of ice might take until the end of April. I'm having a blast checking all the cams every half hour. It doesn't change from the last look but I can't help myself! A foot of ice can melt pretty fast when the sun is beating on it and the wind smashing it around. OOOOH I can't wait!!!:D

The Breeze
Wave 'cuz I'll Be wavin' back

I check my cameras at the island every 20 minutes...I know the feeling!

Smith Cove still looks pretty locked in which is where we dock. How do things look from Glendale out towards Welch?

Welch View
 

Here ya go!...

Open Water?
 

The Bear Island cam may be showing open water but unfortunately the date of the view is not current.