A lead opens!
This afternoon brought a significant annual sign of iceout: The opening of a lead
between the island and Black Cat Shoals. A crack formed in the ice between the
island and the rock ledge this afternoon and buckled downward around 3 p.m. This
allowed the crack to become submerged along its entire length for about 2 feet on
either side. This lead is about a week ahead of last year's.
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