EI YI YI it's getting harder and harder to see any "real" ice on the lake!

Between the temps, the pouring rain, and this incredible wind the situation is getting worse by the hour!
Those of you who've watched the winter weather for years have any prognostications on whether or not we're actually going to have a true "ice in" this year? Any comments on whether or not it will have a chance to knit properly in time for the Alton Bay Winter Festival, the Ice Fishing Derby and the Sled Dog Races? I must admit I'm getting very nervous about this ice situation.