Black Cat Island has received 9.5 inches of new snow in the last 48 hours. This came in
two shots: an initial 7-inch storm followed by last night's 2.5 inch burst. There
is a chance for more snow on Sunday, followed by quiet weather.
The lake water temperature has been slowly rising in
recent days. This is a sign of the annual weakening and melt. A truck was visible
this morning towing a bobhouse near Cook's Point on Moultonborough Neck. Snow
machines are still out there. Just be aware that the ice has begun the early stages
of its annual melt and weak spots will now be increasing in number.