Dropping water temps

Merrymeeting · 10-13-2006, 05:28 PM

Below 60 as of today.

My signal that summer lake season is finally over.

The good news? It's on it's way to the 30's so the winter lake season can begin!

Tired of Waiting · 10-14-2006, 07:08 AM

Ya, and with the weather going on to the west in Buffalo it could be a good/bad winter depending on you view.

Lots of snow and lake ice for the adventurous and cabin time for the less adventurous.

Me, I like snow even though I don't ski, sled or partake in those types of outdoor activities.

A Little ice fishing is a good thing though.

ToW

Merrymeeting · 11-05-2006, 08:31 AM

Now in the 40's.

It does always amaze me to review the history of the water temps on the site. Despite what seems to be very different weather patterns from year to year, the Spring rise and Fall drop in water temperatures always seems to be the same, plus or minus 5-7 days.

Diver1111 · 11-05-2006, 03:47 PM

Hi All,
I was doing some mooring work today in Paugus for a friend-after which I took my scooter offshore down to 48 feet, at which point my digital temp gauge also read 48; No thermocline to speak of. So it's pretty much 48 degrees wherever in Paugus.

phoenix · 11-28-2006, 04:06 PM

current water temperature about 5 degrees higher than last year at this time

SAMIAM · 11-29-2006, 07:26 AM

Water temp at Sanibel was 70 yesterday......refreshing after hours in the warm sun....a few puffy clouds ....pelicans diving....dolphins playing.
Hate to rub it in,but we're looking foward to digging out the snowshoes,as well.

Grant · 11-29-2006, 07:46 AM

Diver --

How's the viz when it drops below 50? Went a week ago down here (although it was 52) and viz was decent, although some human rototillers had churned up some lime silt on us...reducing it to zero.

chipj29 · 11-29-2006, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by phoenix

current water temperature about 5 degrees higher than last year at this time

And is running about the same as it was in November 2001. That was a crappy winter, very warm. I hope it is not a sign of our winter this year!

Weirs guy · 11-29-2006, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by chipj29

And is running about the same as it was in November 2001. That was a crappy winter, very warm. I hope it is not a sign of our winter this year!

Say Hi to Mr. el nino, and good bye to Jack Frost. At least heating the house will be reasonable.

SAMIAM, your an evil man.

gtxrider · 11-29-2006, 03:02 PM

The TV weather man said the Al Nino is back. Who is that guy? We better tighten the border!

chipj29 · 11-30-2006, 08:15 AM

I wouldn't worry about Al this year. Once it gets cold, it will be nice and cold this winter. We are just running behind schedule a bit, thats all. My prediction is that winter will lock in right around the holidays, and hold right into March. In other words, the only thing abnormal will be a warm fall.

rander7823 · 11-30-2006, 03:26 PM

Temp went up to 47 from 46...put on your bathing suits and break out the boats summer is almost here

HomeWood · 11-30-2006, 04:59 PM

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Temp went up to 47 from 46...put on your bathing suits and break out the boats summer is almost here

Hey now, thems fightin' words

. It needs to get cold fast to start the lake freeze. I do not want to have conditions like last year. That was just awful. Only put 7 miles on the sled when we had those couple of dustings and I didn't get to ride to the Village Kitchen for breakfast like I did in '05 when I put on 120 miles.

SteveA · 11-30-2006, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Weirs guy

SAMIAM, your an evil man.

I agree with Weirs Guy!

SAMIAM... if you keep these types of messages coming... we'll all hire a bus and come stay with you all winter!!!!

chipj29 · 12-01-2006, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by HomeWood

Hey now, thems fightin' words

. It needs to get cold fast to start the lake freeze. I do not want to have conditions like last year. That was just awful. Only put 7 miles on the sled when we had those couple of dustings and I didn't get to ride to the Village Kitchen for breakfast like I did in '05 when I put on 120 miles.

I did 660 miles last year....650 of them were in Canada. I rode a total of 10 miles in early December, that was it for riding in NH. Ugh...

SIKSUKR · 12-01-2006, 01:55 PM

December 1st at 5:00 AM it was 65 degress in Manchester.UUGGGHHH!!I am getting very grumpy!!!

Pineedles · 12-01-2006, 08:30 PM

Well think what we southern New Englanders are anticipating....Ice, Ice, and more Ice this winter. I may not ski or snowmobile but we're going to have many many accidents on the road and that SUCKS!!! big time Scares the hell out of me, everytime I have to go to work.

gtxrider · 12-04-2006, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

December 1st at 5:00 AM it was 65 degress in Manchester.UUGGGHHH!!I am getting very grumpy!!!

What is the air temp. now? It is much cooler here than it was 3 days ago.

Is it ice yet?

DRH · 12-04-2006, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gtxrider

What is the air temp. now? It is much cooler here than it was 3 days ago.

Is it ice yet?

The wind howled here all day, reaching over 35 mph a number of times. The air temp. this morning started at 34 degrees, but it has fallen throughout the day and at 4:30 PM it is now down to 28 degrees. We had a short snow squall here this afternoon during the high winds, but nothing stayed on the ground. The wind was so high the snow was blowing sideways, and it all blew away.

Weirs guy · 12-05-2006, 05:09 AM

19 Deg. right now and we had a dusting of snow last night!

chipj29 · 12-05-2006, 08:05 AM

I saw ice on a small pond beside I-93 in Manchester this AM. That is a decent sign. Late, but still a decent sign.
From what I have seen and heard, it will be cool into this weekend. Look for a warm up again next week lasting 7-10 days. Once the holidays hit, we should be good to go...keep your fingers crossed.

SIKSUKR · 12-05-2006, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gtxrider

What is the air temp. now? It is much cooler here than it was 3 days ago.

Is it ice yet?

23 at my house at 7:00 am this morning.I'm smiling again!!

gtxrider · 12-05-2006, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DRH

The wind howled here all day, reaching over 35 mph a number of times. The air temp. this morning started at 34 degrees, but it has fallen throughout the day and at 4:30 PM it is now down to 28 degrees. We had a short snow squall here this afternoon during the high winds, but nothing stayed on the ground. The wind was so high the snow was blowing sideways, and it all blew away.

Glad to hear it! Are the BABES Dancing?

DRH · 12-05-2006, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by gtxrider

Glad to hear it! Are the BABES Dancing?

Well I know that at least one of them is!

How about the others??

By the way, it was 20 degs at our house at 7:30 this morning. Now at 10:15 AM, it's 25 degs.

ghfromaltonbay · 12-05-2006, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DRH

Well I know that at least one of them is!

How about the others??

If it helps, this BABE will be dancing long-distance. I don't think being away will affect the results. Since we now have Quilt Lady, IG, Island Sib, Pepper & DBA as the official BABES on SLEDS all that dancing should make for some good sledding this winter.

How's the secret weapon for the bed race coming along?

10-13-2006, 05:28 PM	#1
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	Dropping water temps Below 60 as of today. My signal that summer lake season is finally over. The good news? It's on it's way to the 30's so the winter lake season can begin!

10-14-2006, 07:08 AM	#2
Tired of Waiting Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 519 Thanks: 111 Thanked 259 Times in 107 Posts	It's that time Ya, and with the weather going on to the west in Buffalo it could be a good/bad winter depending on you view. Lots of snow and lake ice for the adventurous and cabin time for the less adventurous. Me, I like snow even though I don't ski, sled or partake in those types of outdoor activities. A Little ice fishing is a good thing though. ToW

11-05-2006, 03:47 PM	#4
Diver1111 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Exeter NH Posts: 603 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,032 Times in 227 Posts	Temperature today Hi All, I was doing some mooring work today in Paugus for a friend-after which I took my scooter offshore down to 48 feet, at which point my digital temp gauge also read 48; No thermocline to speak of. So it's pretty much 48 degrees wherever in Paugus.

11-28-2006, 04:06 PM	#5
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 60 Thanked 275 Times in 193 Posts	current water temperature about 5 degrees higher than last year at this time __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

11-29-2006, 07:46 AM	#7
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,500 Thanks: 375 Thanked 230 Times in 124 Posts	Diver -- How's the viz when it drops below 50? Went a week ago down here (although it was 52) and viz was decent, although some human rototillers had churned up some lime silt on us...reducing it to zero. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

11-05-2006, 08:31 AM	#3
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	Now in the 40's. It does always amaze me to review the history of the water temps on the site. Despite what seems to be very different weather patterns from year to year, the Spring rise and Fall drop in water temperatures always seems to be the same, plus or minus 5-7 days.

11-29-2006, 07:26 AM	#6
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,893 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,675 Times in 585 Posts	Water temp at Sanibel was 70 yesterday......refreshing after hours in the warm sun....a few puffy clouds ....pelicans diving....dolphins playing. Hate to rub it in,but we're looking foward to digging out the snowshoes,as well.

11-29-2006, 03:02 PM	#10
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	That's what I heard The TV weather man said the Al Nino is back. Who is that guy? We better tighten the border!

11-30-2006, 08:15 AM	#11
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	I wouldn't worry about Al this year. Once it gets cold, it will be nice and cold this winter. We are just running behind schedule a bit, thats all. My prediction is that winter will lock in right around the holidays, and hold right into March. In other words, the only thing abnormal will be a warm fall.

11-30-2006, 03:26 PM	#12
rander7823 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 303 Thanks: 549 Thanked 40 Times in 24 Posts	Ice Out already? Temp went up to 47 from 46...put on your bathing suits and break out the boats summer is almost here

12-01-2006, 01:55 PM	#16
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	December 1st at 5:00 AM it was 65 degress in Manchester.UUGGGHHH!!I am getting very grumpy!!! __________________ SIKSUKR

12-01-2006, 08:30 PM	#17
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,542 Thanks: 1,071 Thanked 667 Times in 366 Posts	Grummpy? Well think what we southern New Englanders are anticipating....Ice, Ice, and more Ice this winter. I may not ski or snowmobile but we're going to have many many accidents on the road and that SUCKS!!! big time Scares the hell out of me, everytime I have to go to work.

12-05-2006, 05:09 AM	#20
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	19 Deg. right now and we had a dusting of snow last night! __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

12-05-2006, 08:05 AM	#21
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	I saw ice on a small pond beside I-93 in Manchester this AM. That is a decent sign. Late, but still a decent sign. From what I have seen and heard, it will be cool into this weekend. Look for a warm up again next week lasting 7-10 days. Once the holidays hit, we should be good to go...keep your fingers crossed.