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Forum: Weather 06-05-2026, 05:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,055
Posted By jeffk
Weather Underground is my choice as well. I have...

Weather Underground is my choice as well. I have my Davis weather station linked to it. They are supposedly in the process of revamping the interface. I hope it gets even better and they don't goof...
Forum: General Discussion 06-03-2026, 07:12 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 212,894
Posted By jeffk
A good review of many of the issues surrounding...

A good review of many of the issues surrounding the water level of Lake Winnipesaukee.

The problem still is that the lake level is being managed REACTIVELY and once a high water level exists, it...
Forum: General Discussion 05-30-2026, 03:47 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 212,894
Posted By jeffk
And because of that, the Lakeport dam has scaled...

And because of that, the Lakeport dam has scaled back the outflow to prevent making the downstream situation worse. Winnipesaukee is now about 6" over full and will drain more slowly until the...
Forum: General Discussion 05-22-2026, 05:52 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 212,894
Posted By jeffk
They have just adjusted it upward every day from...

They have just adjusted it upward every day from May 15 - May 21, starting at 250 CFS to 1500 CFS. It can't be changed 24 hours a day but daily is obviously possible.

In this instance, the lake...
Forum: General Discussion 05-21-2026, 05:22 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 212,894
Posted By jeffk
"Lake Winnipesaukee does not have a single...

"Lake Winnipesaukee does not have a single source; it is a naturally glacially formed body of water primarily fed by ancient underground springs and dozens of relatively small streams and...
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 05-19-2026, 04:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 57,098
Posted By jeffk
I might point out that they are still getting set...

I might point out that they are still getting set up. Right now it is just ice cream. I'm not sure if they will be offering other stuff as time goes on. They have a business manager and that hints...
Forum: General Discussion 05-18-2026, 06:33 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 212,894
Posted By jeffk
The problem is largely weather dependant. Last...

The problem is largely weather dependant. Last year we had two months without almost any rain. You can't REACT your way out of that. Given that we had recent experiences with low water, dam...
Forum: General Discussion 05-17-2026, 11:16 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 212,894
Posted By jeffk
Yes, it spiked 4 - 7 feet, depending where it is...

Yes, it spiked 4 - 7 feet, depending where it is measured, right after the rainfall.
Winnisquam and Silver Lake are also over their "normal high" levels.

This is what makes dumping water from...
Forum: General Discussion 05-17-2026, 06:25 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 212,894
Posted By jeffk
We went out yesterday for the first time because...

We went out yesterday for the first time because valet service at the marina started. There were a lot of boats out (with resulting boat waves and, with high water levels, possible shore erosion)....
Forum: General Discussion 05-15-2026, 05:16 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 212,894
Posted By jeffk
It's good that they are doing something. At that...

It's good that they are doing something. At that rate, it will take about 10 days to dump the 3" of water that just fell. Hopefully we won't get any more heavy rain during that time.

After...
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 05-15-2026, 09:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 57,098
Posted By jeffk
https://www.icehousenh.com/ on Little Squam,...

https://www.icehousenh.com/
on Little Squam, Route 3. They do small batches so the available flavors can vary. They are not open for the season yet. We went last year. Yum!

Social Club in...
Forum: General Discussion 05-15-2026, 09:05 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 212,894
Posted By jeffk
It may be NOW, but they could have proactively...

It may be NOW, but they could have proactively started dumping water a week ago when this big storm system became apparent. They could have gone into the storm down a couple of inches and then kept,...
Forum: General Discussion 05-15-2026, 08:17 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 212,894
Posted By jeffk
Yup. And the lake is now about 6 1/2 inches...

Yup.

And the lake is now about 6 1/2 inches over full pool and still rising.
The Lakeport dam is still at minimum, 250 CFS.
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 05-15-2026, 04:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 57,098
Posted By jeffk
If it matters to anyone else, my understanding is...

If it matters to anyone else, my understanding is they will be serving Richardson's ice cream, a favorite of my wife & I.
Forum: Winni Wildlife 04-30-2026, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 43,845
Posted By jeffk
Just had our first hummingbird at our feeder in...

Just had our first hummingbird at our feeder in Center Harbor.
Forum: Winni Wildlife 04-30-2026, 04:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 43,845
Posted By jeffk
I have also had the feeders up with no takers so...

I have also had the feeders up with no takers so far.

Hummingbird Central says they have been spotted all around the broader region, Strafford, Northfield, Bridgewater, Plymouth, Center Sandwich,...
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 04-26-2026, 06:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 58,219
Posted By jeffk
Although the sign says "Restaurant & Tavern, I...

Although the sign says "Restaurant & Tavern, I often think of Buckey's as a Tavern that happens to have a restaurant attached. This is most noticeable in the off season and weekdays. I used to live...
Forum: General Discussion 04-25-2026, 07:33 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 212,894
Posted By jeffk
So, here we go. As of Wednesday afternoon,...

So, here we go.

As of Wednesday afternoon, rain is starting and is forecast to continue for the next 10 days, dropping about 3" total by May 9. We are 2.5" over Full Pool. The dam, at it's current...
Forum: General Discussion 04-18-2026, 06:04 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 212,894
Posted By jeffk
One of the issues in determining what to do about...

One of the issues in determining what to do about the lake level is the general impact of rain/no rain and subsequent drought conditions.

Right now the US drought map shows the lakes region in...
Forum: General Discussion 04-17-2026, 03:03 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 212,894
Posted By jeffk
I wonder if a better strategy to lake level...

I wonder if a better strategy to lake level management could be applied? For example, if the lake is at a "good" level right now and a big storm is very likely to drop 4" in a week from now, adjust...
Forum: General Discussion 04-17-2026, 06:34 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 212,894
Posted By jeffk
The DES tracking is now reporting that the lake...

The DES tracking is now reporting that the lake is over Full Pool. 1/2" more rain on Sunday. Then on and off April showers, no major storms, predicted until the end of the month.

My guess is that...
Forum: General Discussion 04-16-2026, 05:43 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 212,894
Posted By jeffk
While true, if you asked the marinas (and...

While true, if you asked the marinas (and lakefront owners with docks, and boaters in general) if they could trade the low water problems from last Fall for the high water ones they would have done...
Forum: General Discussion 04-15-2026, 12:03 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 212,894
Posted By jeffk
Max Discharge (Cubic Ft/Second) 5960 (online...

Max Discharge (Cubic Ft/Second) 5960 (online lookup)

Which is a lot more than Lakeport, which is ~2000 CFS. At that rate, it drops the lake about an inch a day.
Forum: General Discussion 04-15-2026, 11:44 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 212,894
Posted By jeffk
The DES gauge at the Weirs boardwalk shows ~1/2...

The DES gauge at the Weirs boardwalk shows ~1/2 inch below Full Pool. There is 1" of rain forecast this week by the end of this Sunday that should cause the lake level to go over the "Full" mark....
Forum: General Discussion 04-14-2026, 04:03 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 177,466
Posted By jeffk
Why not see if some insurance company would...

Why not see if some insurance company would provide salvage insurance and then require all cars going out on the ice to purchase a policy before they are allowed on the ice. If they are on the ice...
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