Ice Report

Island-Ho · 01-14-2005, 12:50 PM

The extended forcast for next week is for a good cold spell. That should firm things up now that most of the lake is covered with some ice.

Misty Blue · 01-14-2005, 01:19 PM

I just came back form a hike on the Lake. At 128 pounds I managed to soak my right leg to the knee!

Sorry islanders. STAY OFF THE ICE!!!

Heavy rain today that has just turned to snow. The Lake is flowing and anything that is neer a flow spot (between islands, etc.) is undermined,

The measurments that I got were 2-3 inches in the bays and two or less in the open waters. 'Middle of January, who would have figured?

Any way, spend the time getting your snow machines in top shape and we'll look forward to seeing you soon, on the THICK ice!

Misty

trfour · 01-14-2005, 07:45 PM

After this January thaw, its going to take lots of good old New England cold winter temps to build the ice safe enough to snowmobile from shore to shore here on the Lake! It could take four more weeks!... After that, we are looki'n at (((( SPRING ))))!

Island Girl · 01-16-2005, 01:51 AM

Here is what the ice looked like at Glendale today. This file requires Windows Media Player and takes a while to download, be patient.

http://www.rattlesnakecam.com/movies...le-1-15-05.wmv

Just Sold · 01-16-2005, 10:27 AM

Thanks IG. That was a great little movie.

trfour · 01-16-2005, 01:46 PM

Ditto, Island Girl! (((( Excellent ))))

!

Rattlesnake Gal · 01-16-2005, 04:47 PM

Great video IG, thanks!
This afternoon the ice at Ames Farm is out to the islands. It is very thin and glass like.
There were some people skating on Center Harbor and Alton Bay. Still looks too thin for this chicken!

Center Harbor 1/16/05

Grant · 01-18-2005, 11:54 AM

With the temp just now breaking the 0 mark, the open spots would definitely freeze over today if the wind would just die down!

I saw on accuweather.com that the mercury is forecast to hit -11 tonight in the region -- so if the winds calm down after dark, that should do the trick!

Y

DRH · 01-18-2005, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grant

With the temp just now breaking the 0 mark, the open spots would definitely freeze over today if the wind would just die down!

I saw on accuweather.com that the mercury is forecast to hit -11 tonight in the region -- so if the winds calm down after dark, that should do the trick!

Grant's right, but unfortunately the wind isn't supposed to die down very much over the next several days. The wind blew hard all last night and is blowing now at 5 - 15 mph, and even with a temp. of -3 degs at 7:30 AM this morning (it's all the way up to +2 degs. now at 1:45 PM), the wind has seriously eaten away at the ice.

Here's a picture I just took from near Minge Cove looking across the lake toward Parker Island and Jockey Cove in Wolfeboro. All that dark blue stuff is ... open water.

Island Girl · 01-18-2005, 01:49 PM

The forecast I am reading shows about 11 hours beginning at midnight tonight with no wind and below 0 temperatures.

We can only hope!

DRH · 01-18-2005, 02:05 PM

Yes, let's hope the forecast you're seeing is the right one!

Island Girl · 01-18-2005, 02:09 PM

http://wwwa.accuweather.com/adcbin/p...nt=22&metric=0

Bear Islander · 01-18-2005, 04:32 PM

0 Wind and -11 temp, if that doesn't do it I'll put my boat back in the water.

trfour · 01-18-2005, 07:43 PM

If todays, and our forecast temps continue, maybe we can have a great Ice fishing derby her again, winter 2005 as well.... If this happens....

Cooking instructions;
#1 Thaw before cooking.

#2 Please cook, out of doors, so as not to make a mess in the kitchen.

Okay?

trfour

Pepper · 01-18-2005, 07:43 PM

For about the past hour and half there seems to be nearly zero wind. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it stays windless now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just Sold · 01-18-2005, 08:57 PM

Pepper you just want it to have no wind and no clouds for the "Aurora B" late at night! Hope you get what you are looking for.

and dress warm!

Island Girl · 01-19-2005, 07:42 AM

The view from Snake Eyes and Front Lawn cams show all ice. It is hard to tell about the view from the Broadview cam.. I am hoping that is ice. It is going to get windy again soon, for days.

Was there an aurora last night? I forgot to wake up to look.

DRH · 01-19-2005, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Island Girl

The view from Snake Eyes and Front Lawn cams show all ice. It is hard to tell about the view from the Broadview cam.. I am hoping that is ice. It is going to get windy again soon, for days.

Was there an aurora last night? I forgot to wake up to look.

The entire open water area visible in the picture I posted yesterday is now frozen over.

We checked for the aurora last night at about midnight, but the moon was very bright and we didn't see any northern lights.

01-14-2005, 07:45 PM	#3
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	"WOW". After this January thaw, its going to take lots of good old New England cold winter temps to build the ice safe enough to snowmobile from shore to shore here on the Lake! It could take four more weeks!... After that, we are looki'n at (((( SPRING ))))! __________________ *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

01-16-2005, 01:51 AM	#4
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Glendale today Here is what the ice looked like at Glendale today. This file requires Windows Media Player and takes a while to download, be patient. http://www.rattlesnakecam.com/movies...le-1-15-05.wmv __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

01-16-2005, 10:27 AM	#5
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Thanks IG. That was a great little movie. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

01-16-2005, 01:46 PM	#6
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	RE: Glendale Today Ditto, Island Girl! (((( Excellent )))) ! __________________ *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

01-16-2005, 04:47 PM	#7
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Today's Ice Great video IG, thanks! This afternoon the ice at Ames Farm is out to the islands. It is very thin and glass like. There were some people skating on Center Harbor and Alton Bay. Still looks too thin for this chicken! Center Harbor 1/16/05 Last edited by Rattlesnake Gal; 01-16-2005 at 05:00 PM.

01-14-2005, 12:50 PM	#1
Island-Ho Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 176 Thanks: 19 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Cold & Ice Coming The extended forcast for next week is for a good cold spell. That should firm things up now that most of the lake is covered with some ice.

01-14-2005, 01:19 PM	#2
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Danger, Will Robinson! I just came back form a hike on the Lake. At 128 pounds I managed to soak my right leg to the knee! Sorry islanders. STAY OFF THE ICE!!! Heavy rain today that has just turned to snow. The Lake is flowing and anything that is neer a flow spot (between islands, etc.) is undermined, The measurments that I got were 2-3 inches in the bays and two or less in the open waters. 'Middle of January, who would have figured? Any way, spend the time getting your snow machines in top shape and we'll look forward to seeing you soon, on the THICK ice! Misty

01-18-2005, 11:54 AM	#8
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,499 Thanks: 374 Thanked 229 Times in 123 Posts	Cold enough, all we need is calm... With the temp just now breaking the 0 mark, the open spots would definitely freeze over today if the wind would just die down! I saw on accuweather.com that the mercury is forecast to hit -11 tonight in the region -- so if the winds calm down after dark, that should do the trick! Y

01-18-2005, 01:49 PM	#10
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	11 hour window The forecast I am reading shows about 11 hours beginning at midnight tonight with no wind and below 0 temperatures. We can only hope! __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

01-18-2005, 02:05 PM	#11
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,201 Thanked 675 Times in 178 Posts	Yes, let's hope the forecast you're seeing is the right one! __________________ DRH

01-18-2005, 02:09 PM	#12
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Here is the one I am reading http://wwwa.accuweather.com/adcbin/p...nt=22&metric=0 __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

01-18-2005, 04:32 PM	#13
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,764 Thanks: 32 Thanked 441 Times in 207 Posts	Great Forcast 0 Wind and -11 temp, if that doesn't do it I'll put my boat back in the water.

01-18-2005, 07:43 PM	#14
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	After the January thaw If todays, and our forecast temps continue, maybe we can have a great Ice fishing derby her again, winter 2005 as well.... If this happens.... Cooking instructions; #1 Thaw before cooking. #2 Please cook, out of doors, so as not to make a mess in the kitchen. Okay? trfour __________________ *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 Last edited by trfour; 01-18-2005 at 07:50 PM.

01-18-2005, 07:43 PM	#15
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Windless! For about the past hour and half there seems to be nearly zero wind. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it stays windless now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

01-18-2005, 08:57 PM	#16
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Pepper you just want it to have no wind and no clouds for the "Aurora B" late at night! Hope you get what you are looking for. and dress warm! __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

01-19-2005, 07:42 AM	#17
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	...and we have ice! The view from Snake Eyes and Front Lawn cams show all ice. It is hard to tell about the view from the Broadview cam.. I am hoping that is ice. It is going to get windy again soon, for days. Was there an aurora last night? I forgot to wake up to look. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

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