This weeks' snow help the lake any?

EricP · 02-18-2010, 03:25 PM

Just wondering if the massive 4" storm we got has helped in any way to ride on the lake?

BroadHopper · 02-18-2010, 03:30 PM

Not massive enough for us NH natives. Need a foot or more.

EricP · 02-18-2010, 03:48 PM

I agree, my reference to the massive 4" storm was meant to imply that storm was a joke

Lakegeezer · 02-18-2010, 03:55 PM

There were quite a few snowmobiles on the lake today, but it is far from ideal conditions. It hit 40 degrees. The thin coating of snow is enough to keep the sled track lubed, but the ice makes steering tough. Some soft spots are starting to show up around the rocks too. It is no longer mid-winter conditions. This weekend, temperatures are supposed to warm up into the 30s, so there should be a layer of slush on top to make snowmobiling OK. It will have to do - the trails in the woods did not get enough

hilltopper · 02-18-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by EricP

Just wondering if the massive 4" storm we got has helped in any way to ride on the lake?

I drove by Meredith Bay a half hour ago. Tuesday's new snow is now all slush and standing water. Other areas of the lake might have better conditions, but the riding on Meredith Bay this evening would have been ugly.

captbart · 02-18-2010, 08:11 PM

Same in Moultonboro. The open water from the Ambrose Cove Marina docks is reaching out into the middle of the cove. The ice has not grown in a couple of weeks and the surface is wet. If we can't have winter come on SPRING.

hazelnut · 02-19-2010, 12:10 AM

Looked GREAT this morning... By the end of the day it all went to SLUSH!

Formula · 02-19-2010, 03:56 PM

All of the new snow that we recieved this week on Long Island is gone

WINNOCTURN · 02-19-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Formula

All of the new snow that we recieved this week on Long Island is gone

We will be posting the trails closed in Moultonboro this weekend. We have too many open fields, icy areas and such. With the longer days and higher temps we are concern about damage to the Land Owner properties that our trails cross on.

We would probably need the "Storm of The Century" to consider opening any of the trails.

hazelnut · 02-19-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by WINNOCTURN

We will be posting the trails closed in Moultonboro this weekend. We have too many open fields, icy areas and such. With the longer days and higher temps we are concern about damage to the Land Owner properties that our trails cross on.

We would probably need the "Storm of The Century" to consider opening any of the trails.

George,

Thanks for the heads up. What a bummer of a season around these parts. I am sorry that all of your hard work seems to have been unrewarded this year. Thanks for all of what you guys do to make our season so enjoyable... when there is snow.

H-Nut

jetskier · 02-21-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by hazelnut

George,

Thanks for the heads up. What a bummer of a season around these parts. I am sorry that all of your hard work seems to have been unrewarded this year. Thanks for all of what you guys do to make our season so enjoyable... when there is snow.

H-Nut

We were up at the lake this weekend. Most of the trails on the Laconia side appear pretty much devoid of snow...bare ground everywhere. I am probably going to pack the sleds up this weekend, barring a major storm during the week. Tough winter...looking at the cost of insurance and registration, my one ride was a very expensive one.

Jetskier

SIKSUKR · 02-23-2010, 11:24 AM

Have you guys not seen the forecast for the next 3 days? Looks like potential for lots of snow. Fingers crossed.

corollaman · 02-23-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Have you guys not seen the forecast for the next 3 days?Looks like potential for lots of snow.Fingers crossed.

According to the radar pictures and futurecasts on WMUR, it looks like a lot of rain out of the 2nd storm, so we'll probably lose most of what we get tonight and tomorrow. Sorry

It's fine with me though, I can't wait for spring, I'm ready

hazelnut · 02-23-2010, 02:39 PM

Like a mosquito.

SIKSUKR · 02-24-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Have you guys not seen the forecast for the next 3 days? Looks like potential for lots of snow. Fingers crossed.

Looks like a bust now for the lakes region. We have zero snow on the ground here in Manch after a forecast by the guys across the street for anywhere of 3-8 inches. Looks like the Thurs night storm is almost all going to be heavy rain. The never seem to get the rain forecast wrong.

hilltopper · 02-24-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Looks like a bust now for the lakes region. We have zero snow on the ground here in Manch after a forecast by the guys across the street for anywhere of 3-8 inches. Looks like the Thurs night storm is almost all going to be heavy rain. The never seem to get the rain forecast wrong.

Look at the bright side. At least corollaman will be happy so we won't have to listen to him whine about the snow!

I'm a Winter lover but at this point, what's the point? The ice is deteriorating and the ground is no longer frozen. I enjoy skiing and hope the mountain snows continue but I'd prefer if my driveway stays brown. Wait a sec...am I agreeing with corollaman?

ishoot308 · 02-24-2010, 12:33 PM

To heck with it! I'm heading to Pittsburg! They have plenty of snow up there and much more on the way. I have to get some miles on the sleds this year!

Dan

hazelnut · 02-24-2010, 01:20 PM

NOTHING? A bust? Please say it aint so!! Looks like I'll be trailering to the White Mountains.

chipj29 · 02-24-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hazelnut

NOTHING? A bust? Please say it aint so!! Looks like I'll be trailering to the White Mountains.

You're gonna have to go north young man. I would say that the season is over south of the Franconia Notch. How can it be over if it never even started? Ugh.

Irrigation Guy · 02-24-2010, 06:41 PM

Pittsburg or Bust.........some sled parts......LOL.

Really Coleman State Park/West Stewartstown or north.

I'm headed for Pittsburg anyway.

SIKSUKR · 02-25-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chipj29

You're gonna have to go north young man. I would say that the season is over south of the Franconia Notch. How can it be over if it never even started? Ugh.

Yup. Or west. Some Vermont ski areas recieved anywhere from 30-40 inches. We got the total screw job at Cannon. 3 inches.

rider · 02-25-2010, 12:27 PM

What season was the snow in the lakes region this bad? I can't remember, I was thinking 2002-2003. I think I need my crying towel now....

chipj29 · 02-25-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rider

What season was the snow in the lakes region this bad? I can't remember, I was thinking 2002-2003. I think I need my crying towel now....

Def. wasn't 02-03, we got tons of snow that year. I think you are thinking of 01-02. That was warm and crappy. This year was cold and dry (until yesterday that is).

Resident 2B · 02-25-2010, 12:36 PM

It is looking like winter sports for the area are over. This is unfortunate as many love being out doing active things in the winter. Although there still could be a snow storm or two well into March, the base is gone and the edges of the lake are gone as well.

Be safe getting the bob-houses off, and do it sooner than later.

This could be a March ice out!

R2B

Chillin & Grillin · 02-25-2010, 12:50 PM

I've had enough waiting for the trials to get better in NH. Road trip to VT....unfortunetly will have to pay VAST fees though.

braunbayboater · 02-27-2010, 10:51 PM

I gave up - traded the sleds for a bike - I love the winter but need the snow to really enjoy it. Now spring can't come soon enough!!!!!

02-18-2010, 03:25 PM	#1
EricP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 329 Thanks: 28 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	This weeks' snow help the lake any? Just wondering if the massive 4" storm we got has helped in any way to ride on the lake?

02-18-2010, 03:30 PM	#2
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,204 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Massive 4" ????? Not massive enough for us NH natives. Need a foot or more. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

02-18-2010, 03:55 PM	#4
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,677 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 354 Thanked 639 Times in 290 Posts	Northeast quadrant report There were quite a few snowmobiles on the lake today, but it is far from ideal conditions. It hit 40 degrees. The thin coating of snow is enough to keep the sled track lubed, but the ice makes steering tough. Some soft spots are starting to show up around the rocks too. It is no longer mid-winter conditions. This weekend, temperatures are supposed to warm up into the 30s, so there should be a layer of slush on top to make snowmobiling OK. It will have to do - the trails in the woods did not get enough __________________ -lg

02-18-2010, 08:11 PM	#6
captbart Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Come on spring Same in Moultonboro. The open water from the Ambrose Cove Marina docks is reaching out into the middle of the cove. The ice has not grown in a couple of weeks and the surface is wet. If we can't have winter come on SPRING.

02-19-2010, 03:56 PM	#8
Formula Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 183 Thanks: 12 Thanked 28 Times in 16 Posts	All Gone All of the new snow that we recieved this week on Long Island is gone

02-18-2010, 03:48 PM	#3
EricP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 329 Thanks: 28 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	I agree, my reference to the massive 4" storm was meant to imply that storm was a joke

02-19-2010, 12:10 AM	#7
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	Looked GREAT this morning... By the end of the day it all went to SLUSH!

02-23-2010, 11:24 AM	#12
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Have you guys not seen the forecast for the next 3 days? Looks like potential for lots of snow. Fingers crossed. __________________ SIKSUKR

02-23-2010, 02:39 PM	#14
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	Like a mosquito.

02-24-2010, 12:33 PM	#17
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,227 Thanks: 2,382 Thanked 5,275 Times in 2,049 Posts	Going North!!! To heck with it! I'm heading to Pittsburg! They have plenty of snow up there and much more on the way. I have to get some miles on the sleds this year! Dan

02-24-2010, 01:20 PM	#18
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	NOTHING? A bust? Please say it aint so!! Looks like I'll be trailering to the White Mountains.

02-24-2010, 06:41 PM	#20
Irrigation Guy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 484 Thanks: 89 Thanked 138 Times in 72 Posts	Pittsburg or Bust.........some sled parts......LOL. Really Coleman State Park/West Stewartstown or north. I'm headed for Pittsburg anyway.

02-25-2010, 12:27 PM	#22
rider Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 51 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	What season was the snow in the lakes region this bad? I can't remember, I was thinking 2002-2003. I think I need my crying towel now....

02-25-2010, 12:36 PM	#24
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,357 Thanks: 994 Thanked 313 Times in 163 Posts	It is looking like winter sports for the area are over. This is unfortunate as many love being out doing active things in the winter. Although there still could be a snow storm or two well into March, the base is gone and the edges of the lake are gone as well. Be safe getting the bob-houses off, and do it sooner than later. This could be a March ice out! R2B

02-25-2010, 12:50 PM	#25
Chillin & Grillin Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern, CT & Islander Posts: 14 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've had enough waiting for the trials to get better in NH. Road trip to VT....unfortunetly will have to pay VAST fees though.

02-27-2010, 10:51 PM	#26
braunbayboater Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 22 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Sold Sleds I gave up - traded the sleds for a bike - I love the winter but need the snow to really enjoy it. Now spring can't come soon enough!!!!!