The Official 2010 Ice-in Thread

trfour · 12-13-2009, 11:16 PM

Thank you Island Girl... It was pushing the 70 degree mark here in Dallas/Fort Worth and I was suffering in my short Short's while out of doors.

I couldn't imagine being without my extended Northern family this time of any year!!!!!!!!!!
Best wishes and Happy Holidays!
"You Go Girl"!
From Dallas/ Fort Worth,
Terry

meredith weekender · 12-16-2009, 02:04 PM

It's to early for ice. I still need to put the de-icer in at the end of the dock. I could be in trouble ifthis cold sticks around

Lakegeezer · 12-16-2009, 02:23 PM

We had signficant ice form last Sunday and it stuck around until the wind kicked up today. Now, its moved out except for big chucks huddled around the shore. With the strong wind forecast for the next few days and very cold temps, the water should become superchilled, and a few hours of stillness let it refreeze.

Lakesrider · 12-16-2009, 02:45 PM

The wind out today is pretty much destroying the ice in the bay. Even though we have low temps this wind is going to halt any good freeze. Plus it is sunny too. I say Jan 20th for ice in the Broads.

tis · 12-16-2009, 07:19 PM

From what I could see it looked like huge white caps in the broads today.

corollaman · 12-17-2009, 04:13 AM

I have a feeling the lake may not completely freeze this year. The water is usually much colder by this time. It may be an early ice-out, but who knows, we might get a nice long cold snap and that will get us caught up, but not with this wind we've been having!

Lakegeezer · 12-17-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by corollaman

I have a feeling the lake may not completely freeze this year. The water is usually much colder by this time. It may be an early ice-out, but who knows, we might get a nice long cold snap and that will get us caught up, but not with this wind we've been having!

This morning, my thermometer is showing 1.5 degrees and there is a layer of smoke swirling above the water in M'boro bay. The water temperature is catching up to where it is supposed to be, I think.

The winds are supposed to blow pretty good until Friday nite. My guess is that on Saturday morning, north of M'boro bay will be solid and by Monday, may even be safe to carefully venture on.

Slickcraft · 12-17-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer

This morning, my thermometer is showing 1.5 degrees and there is a layer of smoke swirling above the water in M'boro bay. The water temperature is catching up to where it is supposed to be, I think.

Yes, a layer of "sea smoke" seen above the waves in Alton Bay and out toward the lower broads. This will suck some of the heat out of the lake. It sure is draining the heat out of the house keeping both a pellet stove and a wood stove busy.

OCDACTIVE · 12-17-2009, 11:46 AM

The next 5 days will really help ice-in... Supposed to be 0 and below at night for the next 4 nights and not about 20 during the day.

Rattlesnake Guy · 12-17-2009, 04:17 PM

I don't know if this matters......

tis · 12-17-2009, 07:29 PM

Despite how cold it was today, the ice seemed to break up more than form as it was so windy. So unless it calms down, I don't think we will make more ice. We had some hooded merganzers floating around the past few days.

Formula260SS · 12-18-2009, 07:35 AM

Looks like we are right on the button with last year at this time for water temp, this cold and wind in my opinion is good to get the overall water temp where we need it. If it stays cold and we get some calm nights / days we'll be in good shape.

Let's keep our fingers crossed for the Derby !!

Lakegeezer · 12-18-2009, 08:10 AM

The forecast for wind was wrong. North of M'boro bay (and well into it) iced over again last night. This time, it is shore to shore. I can't see any open water in any direction, but see some sea smoke coming off m'boro bay, well to the south.

Mink Islander · 12-18-2009, 08:55 AM

The water temp is 36 degrees today (Friday) at Lakeport with continued cold air temps in the forecast. The ice man cometh....

meredith weekender · 12-18-2009, 11:00 AM

If the ice man is cometh, I am putting in my request for hime to leave in 102 days. Please put your request in as well.

boat_guy64 · 12-19-2009, 11:07 PM

I noticed late this afternoon that the ice is forming in Meredith Bay. Skim ice from Grouse Point down to the Weirs. Not much in downtown Meredith yet. This is opposite of how the ice usually forms. Usually starts downtown and grows towards the Weirs. Lake was perfectly flat today and good for growing ice.

breathe easy · 12-20-2009, 08:58 AM

Yesterday afternoon I saw three people huddled together on the ice on Lake Pemmigiwasset fishing. Can't be safe.

chipj29 · 12-17-2009, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corollaman

I have a feeling the lake may not completely freeze this year. The water is usually much colder by this time. It may be an early ice-out, but who knows, we might get a nice long cold snap and that will get us caught up, but not with this wind we've been having!

I am not a meteorologist, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night...

If the air temps were staying above normal, I might agree with you. However, I don't think that is going to be the case this year. It looks to be pretty cold (normal or below) for at least the next week. The cold pattern could relax between Christmas and 1/15 or so, but after that we are going to go right back into the cold pattern.

Mink Islander · 12-17-2009, 09:39 AM

Looks like we are closing the water temperature gap this week. I've had the same concern that the water temps were much higher this year than typical. But Mother Nature always seems to balance it out and we're quickly getting back on track.

I'm expecting a typical ice-in with safe ice before the end of January.

12-13-2009, 11:16 PM	#1
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Dear God... Thank you Island Girl... It was pushing the 70 degree mark here in Dallas/Fort Worth and I was suffering in my short Short's while out of doors. I couldn't imagine being without my extended Northern family this time of any year!!!!!!!!!! Best wishes and Happy Holidays! "You Go Girl"! From Dallas/ Fort Worth, Terry __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

12-16-2009, 02:23 PM	#3
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,679 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 354 Thanked 640 Times in 291 Posts	We had signficant ice form last Sunday and it stuck around until the wind kicked up today. Now, its moved out except for big chucks huddled around the shore. With the strong wind forecast for the next few days and very cold temps, the water should become superchilled, and a few hours of stillness let it refreeze. __________________ -lg

12-17-2009, 11:46 AM	#9
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	The next 5 days will really help ice-in... Supposed to be 0 and below at night for the next 4 nights and not about 20 during the day. __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

12-17-2009, 04:17 PM	#10
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Latest Picture from NASA I don't know if this matters...... Attached Images

12-18-2009, 07:35 AM	#12
Formula260SS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NH Posts: 384 Thanks: 11 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	Water Temp Looks like we are right on the button with last year at this time for water temp, this cold and wind in my opinion is good to get the overall water temp where we need it. If it stays cold and we get some calm nights / days we'll be in good shape. Let's keep our fingers crossed for the Derby !!

12-16-2009, 02:04 PM	#2
meredith weekender Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meredith / Manchester Posts: 373 Thanks: 87 Thanked 84 Times in 57 Posts	It's to early for ice. I still need to put the de-icer in at the end of the dock. I could be in trouble ifthis cold sticks around

12-16-2009, 02:45 PM	#4
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	The wind out today is pretty much destroying the ice in the bay. Even though we have low temps this wind is going to halt any good freeze. Plus it is sunny too. I say Jan 20th for ice in the Broads.

12-16-2009, 07:19 PM	#5
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,462 Times in 1,018 Posts	From what I could see it looked like huge white caps in the broads today.

12-17-2009, 04:13 AM	#6
corollaman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 181 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	I have a feeling the lake may not completely freeze this year. The water is usually much colder by this time. It may be an early ice-out, but who knows, we might get a nice long cold snap and that will get us caught up, but not with this wind we've been having!

12-17-2009, 07:29 PM	#11
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,462 Times in 1,018 Posts	Despite how cold it was today, the ice seemed to break up more than form as it was so windy. So unless it calms down, I don't think we will make more ice. We had some hooded merganzers floating around the past few days.

12-18-2009, 08:10 AM	#13
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,679 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 354 Thanked 640 Times in 291 Posts	The forecast for wind was wrong. North of M'boro bay (and well into it) iced over again last night. This time, it is shore to shore. I can't see any open water in any direction, but see some sea smoke coming off m'boro bay, well to the south. __________________ -lg

12-18-2009, 08:55 AM	#14
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Water Temps The water temp is 36 degrees today (Friday) at Lakeport with continued cold air temps in the forecast. The ice man cometh....

12-18-2009, 11:00 AM	#15
meredith weekender Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meredith / Manchester Posts: 373 Thanks: 87 Thanked 84 Times in 57 Posts	If the ice man is cometh, I am putting in my request for hime to leave in 102 days. Please put your request in as well.

12-19-2009, 11:07 PM	#16
boat_guy64 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Windham and Meredith Posts: 225 Blog Entries: 5 Thanks: 33 Thanked 89 Times in 42 Posts	Ice is growing I noticed late this afternoon that the ice is forming in Meredith Bay. Skim ice from Grouse Point down to the Weirs. Not much in downtown Meredith yet. This is opposite of how the ice usually forms. Usually starts downtown and grows towards the Weirs. Lake was perfectly flat today and good for growing ice.

12-20-2009, 08:58 AM	#17
breathe easy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 98 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 9 Posts	Yesterday afternoon I saw three people huddled together on the ice on Lake Pemmigiwasset fishing. Can't be safe.

12-17-2009, 09:39 AM	#19
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	No worries Looks like we are closing the water temperature gap this week. I've had the same concern that the water temps were much higher this year than typical. But Mother Nature always seems to balance it out and we're quickly getting back on track. I'm expecting a typical ice-in with safe ice before the end of January.

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