The Official 2010 Ice-in Thread

Mink Islander · 12-18-2009, 07:55 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, 10:00 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, 10:07 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, 07:58 AM

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

Lakegeezer · 12-20-2009, 03:05 PM

The ice is safe in spots. I ventured out on it today and measured the thickness at several spots, although stayed close to the shoreline and in shallow water. A good three inches of solid black ice. The ice is very strong, with no water showing around the rocks. 3" of black ice is not "throw caution to the wind" safe, but its reasonably safe for one person walking. You can see the bubbles and the cracks all the way through the ice, it is so clear and easy to tell how deep it is. Hopefully those on Lake Pemmi took the proper precautions.

NoBozo · 12-20-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer

The ice is safe in spots. I ventured out on it today and measured the thickness at several spots, although stayed close to the shoreline and in shallow water. A good three inches of solid black ice. The ice is very strong, with no water showing around the rocks. 3" of black ice is not "throw caution to the wind" safe, but its reasonably safe for one person walking. You can see the bubbles and the cracks all the way through the ice, it is so clear and easy to tell how deep it is. Hopefully those on Lake Pemmi took the proper precautions.

In years past (1969-1974).. I have sailed across 3" of black ice on the Broads east of Rattlesnake on a DN Iceboat. EXCELLENT. 60 MPH or better...under SAIL. Did a LOT of Ice Boating in those years. On Winni...Usually in the spring when the snow settles and freezes at night. ...right up to Ice Out.

NB

Mr. V · 12-20-2009, 09:12 PM

Ice yachting on Winni looks like fun!

VitaBene · 12-21-2009, 06:05 AM

Mr V, that is great.

I remember 5 or six years ago we had a cold December and January with little or no snow- the ice on Waukewan was great for skating, and as it turned out, iceboating! They were awesome to watch.

Reminds me of one of the old Hardy Boys books I used to read as a kid! Cabin Island was the title I believe.

breathe easy · 12-21-2009, 08:55 AM

In today's Conway Daily Sun:

Though all ice is potentially dangerous, the Cold Region Research Laboratory in Hanover offers a "rule of thumb" on ice thickness: There should be a minimum of 6 inches of hard ice for individual foot travel, and 8 to 10 inches of hard ice for snow machine or ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) travel. Keep in mind that it is possible for ice to be thick, but not strong, because of varying weather conditions. Weak ice is formed when warming trends break down ice, then the slushy surface re-freezes. Be especially careful of areas with current, such as inlets, outlets and spring holes, where the ice can be dangerously thin.

alsadad · 12-21-2009, 09:38 AM

I had an idea for a complementary contest. We could call it Darwin’s Bar Wins. In the spirit of “survival of the fittest” (and vice versa), the goal is to predict most closely the time (and place?) of the first vehicle to go through the ice. As the name suggests, the prize would be a gift certificate good for a few rounds at a local establishment (anyone willing to donate?). Regarding the rules, I think the incident should involve a car or truck, not a snowmobile or ATV, and it should not involve any injury.
Any other thoughts regarding rules or guidelines?

trfour · 12-21-2009, 11:27 AM

Lake Ice formation; http://www.gi.alaska.edu/alison/ALIS...ence_Lake.html

Pineedles · 12-21-2009, 12:59 PM

I think it would be in extremely poor taste to promote such a contest.

OCDACTIVE · 12-21-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

I think it would be in extremely poor taste to promote such a contest.

I was thinking the same thing.. Especially if someone where to get hurt. Shouldn't benefit by someone else's down fall. (no pun intended)

Mink Islander · 12-22-2009, 09:27 AM

Right on schedule....

Lakegeezer · 12-22-2009, 11:18 AM

Things are getting really safe now around the northeast quadrant of the lake. Four inches of black and clear ice. I've attached a few pictures. One of cracks, to show the depth. The other was taken in five feet of water by laying the camera right on the ice.

Lakesrider · 12-23-2009, 04:58 PM

Took this from out back of the church in Melvin Village tonight on the way home. Looks like plenty of ice setup in the bay at least.

WIS · 12-24-2009, 03:56 PM

Here are some photos we took around Alton during the month of December:

We've also uploaded a short video taken in Minge Cove during the second week of December showing us breaking our way out of the ice covered cove:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-W...es/75623911712

Ropetow · 12-24-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by WIS

Here are some photos we took around Alton during the month of December:

We've also uploaded a short video taken in Minge Cove during the second week of December showing us breaking our way out of the ice covered cove:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-W...es/75623911712

That video is great. Thanks.

12-18-2009, 07:55 AM	#1
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....

12-19-2009, 10:07 PM	#3
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, 03:05 PM	#5
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,677 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 354 Thanked 639 Times in 290 Posts	some ice is safe The ice is safe in spots. I ventured out on it today and measured the thickness at several spots, although stayed close to the shoreline and in shallow water. A good three inches of solid black ice. The ice is very strong, with no water showing around the rocks. 3" of black ice is not "throw caution to the wind" safe, but its reasonably safe for one person walking. You can see the bubbles and the cracks all the way through the ice, it is so clear and easy to tell how deep it is. Hopefully those on Lake Pemmi took the proper precautions. __________________ -lg

12-21-2009, 06:05 AM	#8
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,576 Thanks: 1,611 Thanked 1,632 Times in 839 Posts	Fun Mr V, that is great. I remember 5 or six years ago we had a cold December and January with little or no snow- the ice on Waukewan was great for skating, and as it turned out, iceboating! They were awesome to watch. Reminds me of one of the old Hardy Boys books I used to read as a kid! Cabin Island was the title I believe.

12-21-2009, 09:38 AM	#10
alsadad Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 45 Thanks: 8 Thanked 41 Times in 10 Posts	Complementary contest I had an idea for a complementary contest. We could call it Darwin’s Bar Wins. In the spirit of “survival of the fittest” (and vice versa), the goal is to predict most closely the time (and place?) of the first vehicle to go through the ice. As the name suggests, the prize would be a gift certificate good for a few rounds at a local establishment (anyone willing to donate?). Regarding the rules, I think the incident should involve a car or truck, not a snowmobile or ATV, and it should not involve any injury. Any other thoughts regarding rules or guidelines?

12-18-2009, 10:00 AM	#2
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.

12-20-2009, 07:58 AM	#4
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.

12-20-2009, 09:12 PM	#7
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,392 Thanks: 63 Thanked 255 Times in 173 Posts	Ice yachting on Winni looks like fun!

12-21-2009, 08:55 AM	#9
breathe easy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 98 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 9 Posts	In today's Conway Daily Sun: Though all ice is potentially dangerous, the Cold Region Research Laboratory in Hanover offers a "rule of thumb" on ice thickness: There should be a minimum of 6 inches of hard ice for individual foot travel, and 8 to 10 inches of hard ice for snow machine or ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) travel. Keep in mind that it is possible for ice to be thick, but not strong, because of varying weather conditions. Weak ice is formed when warming trends break down ice, then the slushy surface re-freezes. Be especially careful of areas with current, such as inlets, outlets and spring holes, where the ice can be dangerously thin.

12-21-2009, 11:27 AM	#11
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	Lake Ice formation; http://www.gi.alaska.edu/alison/ALIS...ence_Lake.html __________________ *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

12-21-2009, 12:59 PM	#12
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,542 Thanks: 1,071 Thanked 667 Times in 366 Posts	I think it would be in extremely poor taste to promote such a contest.

12-22-2009, 09:27 AM	#14
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Water temp is 35 degrees at Lakeport Right on schedule....

12-22-2009, 11:18 AM	#15
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,677 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 354 Thanked 639 Times in 290 Posts	Ice at 4" Things are getting really safe now around the northeast quadrant of the lake. Four inches of black and clear ice. I've attached a few pictures. One of cracks, to show the depth. The other was taken in five feet of water by laying the camera right on the ice. Attached Images __________________ -lg

12-23-2009, 04:58 PM	#16
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Took this from out back of the church in Melvin Village tonight on the way home. Looks like plenty of ice setup in the bay at least.

12-24-2009, 03:56 PM	#17
WIS Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Winnipesaukee, NH Posts: 32 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 7 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Here are some photos we took around Alton during the month of December: We've also uploaded a short video taken in Minge Cove during the second week of December showing us breaking our way out of the ice covered cove: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-W...es/75623911712 __________________ Winnipesaukee Island Services - Moorings, Docks, and General Construction 603-707-4677 www.WinnipesaukeeIslands.com