The Official 2011 Ice-in Thread

This'nThat · 01-11-2011, 08:07 AM

Bob houses and sleds are all over Alton Bay, now. Drilling shows ice thickness between 4- 8 inches on 10 Jan. Need a few more inches before trusting a truck on the ice. Except for our Jimmy folks, of course. All they need is insurance and a cell phone to call for help.

Grant · 01-11-2011, 11:01 AM

Research has revealed that 100% of vehicles that fall through the ice were driven on ice. Therefore, a direct correlation can be drawn between vehicles that are not driven on the ice and those that need not be retrieved by Dive Winnipesaukee.

Lakesrider · 01-11-2011, 12:45 PM

Wolfeboro bay is skimmed over enough that there are a few Bob houses over near the Brewster Boat House side. I was down there this morning listening to the ice making noise. Sounded like African Drums....

John A. Birdsall · 01-11-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lakesrider

Wolfeboro bay is skimmed over enough that there are a few Bob houses over near the Brewster Boat House side. I was down there this morning listening to the ice making noise. Sounded like African Drums....

I am sorry to inform you but that was FLL who trying to get his boat out fell in and is trying to get out from under the ice. Ya al have a great day up there and lets not hear of any soaking trucks in ze lake.

rander7823 · 01-11-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Grant

Research has revealed that 100% of vehicles that fall through the ice were driven on ice. Therefore, a direct correlation can be drawn between vehicles that are not driven on the ice and those that need not be retrieved by Dive Winnipesaukee.

Maybe all trucks should have warning labels on the dashboard

Do not drive on lake with less than 10 inches of ice. Water is very cold and could cause death after short exposure.

That may help minimize frivilous law suits

BoulderBronco · 01-11-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rander7823

Maybe all trucks should have warning labels on the dashboard

Do not drive on lake with less than 10 inches of ice. Water is very cold and could cause death after short exposure.

That may help minimize frivilous law suits

10"? No thanks. Minimum 14" for me. Remember it may be 10 where the hole is but 20' over it may only be 8. With 14" it's a pretty safe bet all the ice around you is thick enough for a truck.

Lakesrider · 01-11-2011, 07:03 PM

I drove around the lake tonight and it looked pretty well frozen up everywhere I could see. But I was driving so I could have missed some still open water. I thought I saw a thin sliver of open by Ames Farm. Not sure. I'd say Ice in.

Slickcraft · 01-11-2011, 09:17 PM

Still some open water between Welch and Diamond.

DRH · 01-12-2011, 09:28 AM

Some neighbors were skating on the ice near the shoreline just northwest of Minge Cove yesterday. They estimated the ice thickness at around 5" in that area, but they said it was thinner just inside the mouth of the cove.

lakefr · 01-12-2011, 07:27 PM

Has anybody been on the ice between Bear and Browns? I'm itching to walk across, but I don't want to make the drive unless it is safe.
Thanks!

Mink Islander · 01-12-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lakefr

Has anybody been on the ice between Bear and Browns? I'm itching to walk across, but I don't want to make the drive unless it is safe.
Thanks!

Thinking about trekking out to Mink on Saturday. Cattle Landing is always the question mark early in the season. So FLL, any sleds running thru there? Cut any holes? Inquiring minds want to know!

Bear Island South · 01-13-2011, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mink Islander

Thinking about trekking out to Mink on Saturday. Cattle Landing is always the question mark early in the season. So FLL, any sleds running thru there? Cut any holes? Inquiring minds want to know!

MI - Let me know if you make it out there, we are itching to get up there too.

Merrymeeting · 01-13-2011, 08:59 AM

With nothing but white showing on all the active webcams, 15+" of snow on the ground, and temps not expected above freezing for a long time, I think it's time to declare it's in.

DRH · 01-13-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

With nothing but white showing on all the active webcams, 15+" of snow on the ground, and temps not expected above freezing for a long time, I think it's time to declare it's in.

Unfortunately, the lake isn't completely frozen over yet. Today we saw a fairly large area of open water from the scenic view on Rt. 11 in Gilford, between Ellacoya State Park and the Belknap Point Motel. It's hard to judge, but I'd estimate it was about 1/2 acre - 1 acre in size. It appeared that there were one or two other areas of open water as we looked across the lake as well. I didn't have my camera to take a photo of this area of open water, but it is clearly visible from the scenic view.

ArborTech · 01-13-2011, 05:35 PM

Stopped to check out the ice off of Glendale this afternoon. A few sleds had been across the bay. I'll be out to check ice thickness' tommorow and might even do some fishing!

fatlazyless · 01-13-2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mink Islander

Thinking about trekking out to Mink on Saturday. Cattle Landing is always the question mark early in the season. So FLL, any sleds running thru there? Cut any holes? Inquiring minds want to know!

Have yet to see any snowmobiles travel through, going past buoy 3

Offshore from Mark Island, there's an area of black all surrounded by the white ice which sure looks like open water as seen from about a half mile away.

Have not drilled any holes so have no idea as to thickness.

Mink Islander · 01-14-2011, 07:24 AM

I'm going to wait another week -- need to get those home projects out of the way so I'm free for a few weeks after anyway....

I'm sure the sleds will be all over that part of the lake this weekend.

Thanks for the undate Les.

Merrymeeting · 01-14-2011, 09:20 AM

Which gets us back to why it is so hard to define "ice-in".

I certainly didn't mean to imply that the ice was safe to journey upon, and I hope that no one trys anytime soon.

But if we go by the proposed definition that the Mount couldn't get to any of it's ports without hitting ice...

ArborTech · 01-14-2011, 08:45 PM

Out in front of Glendale has got about 6-8in the whole way across. Talked to a kid who rode his sled from Ellacoya to Glendale too. He said it was pretty hairy, but he didn't break through the whole way....!

Pineedles · 01-14-2011, 09:04 PM

If I were the Captain of the Mount, I would say I won't navigate into every port without possible damage to the hull. What say you Winniboater...?

Mink Islander · 01-15-2011, 01:05 PM

Turns out I was able to cut loose today so here I sit in my camp on Mink Island after a two mile hike from Cattle Landing. Good news is there's a good 6-7 inches of solid ice (maybe a little less thru Cattle Landing itself). I always stay towards the north side thru there. Had to walk over a short stretch of black ice. The cracks give you a good sense how thick it is. Enough fluff on top to need snowshoes. A few sleds around but no tracks around between Bear and Mark/Mink yet. A few wet spots where the weight of the snow pushed the ice down. That's what FLL was seeing. Clear skies with Mt. Washington bright white to the North. Saw a herd of six deer crossing near Bear Is as I got close to camp. Just need to warm up a bit and then go cut some holes!

Zee · 01-15-2011, 04:44 PM

We just saw a small plane land on 19 mile bay.

hazelnut · 01-15-2011, 05:26 PM

North of Moultonboro bay is abuzz with activity. Lots of sleds and lots of bobhouses. Stopped by a group near Little Ganzy Island and they had a motorhome on the ice. They said a solid 12 inches plus from Balmoral to Little Ganzy Island.

BE CAREFUL!

JB Long Island · 01-11-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by This'nThat

Bob houses and sleds are all over Alton Bay, now. Drilling shows ice thickness between 4- 8 inches on 10 Jan. Need a few more inches before trusting a truck on the ice. Except for our Jimmy folks, of course. All they need is insurance and a cell phone to call for help.

Sounds good ! If anyone happens to be off Harilla's would love to get a report on the ice thickness -hoping its safe for next weekend.

01-11-2011, 08:07 AM	#1
This'nThat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 534 Thanks: 19 Thanked 134 Times in 61 Posts	Ice 4'' - 8'' in Alton Bay Bob houses and sleds are all over Alton Bay, now. Drilling shows ice thickness between 4- 8 inches on 10 Jan. Need a few more inches before trusting a truck on the ice. Except for our Jimmy folks, of course. All they need is insurance and a cell phone to call for help.

01-11-2011, 11:01 AM	#2
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,503 Thanks: 382 Thanked 231 Times in 125 Posts	Research has revealed that 100% of vehicles that fall through the ice were driven on ice. Therefore, a direct correlation can be drawn between vehicles that are not driven on the ice and those that need not be retrieved by Dive Winnipesaukee. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

01-11-2011, 09:17 PM	#8
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,318 Thanks: 1,233 Thanked 2,103 Times in 960 Posts	Not quite yet Still some open water between Welch and Diamond.

01-12-2011, 09:28 AM	#9
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,689 Thanks: 1,205 Thanked 677 Times in 179 Posts	Some neighbors were skating on the ice near the shoreline just northwest of Minge Cove yesterday. They estimated the ice thickness at around 5" in that area, but they said it was thinner just inside the mouth of the cove. __________________ DRH

01-12-2011, 07:27 PM	#10
lakefr Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bear Island Posts: 11 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ice between Bear and Browns? Has anybody been on the ice between Bear and Browns? I'm itching to walk across, but I don't want to make the drive unless it is safe. Thanks!

01-11-2011, 12:45 PM	#3
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Wolfeboro bay is skimmed over enough that there are a few Bob houses over near the Brewster Boat House side. I was down there this morning listening to the ice making noise. Sounded like African Drums....

01-11-2011, 07:03 PM	#7
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	I drove around the lake tonight and it looked pretty well frozen up everywhere I could see. But I was driving so I could have missed some still open water. I thought I saw a thin sliver of open by Ames Farm. Not sure. I'd say Ice in.

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01-13-2011, 08:59 AM	#13
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	With nothing but white showing on all the active webcams, 15+" of snow on the ground, and temps not expected above freezing for a long time, I think it's time to declare it's in.

01-13-2011, 05:35 PM	#15
ArborTech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 53 Thanks: 8 Thanked 35 Times in 11 Posts	Glendale Stopped to check out the ice off of Glendale this afternoon. A few sleds had been across the bay. I'll be out to check ice thickness' tommorow and might even do some fishing!

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01-14-2011, 07:24 AM	#17
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Ice-in I'm going to wait another week -- need to get those home projects out of the way so I'm free for a few weeks after anyway.... I'm sure the sleds will be all over that part of the lake this weekend. Thanks for the undate Les.

01-14-2011, 09:20 AM	#18
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	Which gets us back to why it is so hard to define "ice-in". I certainly didn't mean to imply that the ice was safe to journey upon, and I hope that no one trys anytime soon. But if we go by the proposed definition that the Mount couldn't get to any of it's ports without hitting ice...

01-14-2011, 08:45 PM	#19
ArborTech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 53 Thanks: 8 Thanked 35 Times in 11 Posts	Glendale Out in front of Glendale has got about 6-8in the whole way across. Talked to a kid who rode his sled from Ellacoya to Glendale too. He said it was pretty hairy, but he didn't break through the whole way....!

01-14-2011, 09:04 PM	#20
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,547 Thanks: 1,073 Thanked 668 Times in 367 Posts	If I were the Captain of the Mount, I would say I won't navigate into every port without possible damage to the hull. What say you Winniboater...?

01-15-2011, 01:05 PM	#21
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Ice update Turns out I was able to cut loose today so here I sit in my camp on Mink Island after a two mile hike from Cattle Landing. Good news is there's a good 6-7 inches of solid ice (maybe a little less thru Cattle Landing itself). I always stay towards the north side thru there. Had to walk over a short stretch of black ice. The cracks give you a good sense how thick it is. Enough fluff on top to need snowshoes. A few sleds around but no tracks around between Bear and Mark/Mink yet. A few wet spots where the weight of the snow pushed the ice down. That's what FLL was seeing. Clear skies with Mt. Washington bright white to the North. Saw a herd of six deer crossing near Bear Is as I got close to camp. Just need to warm up a bit and then go cut some holes!

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01-15-2011, 04:44 PM	#22
Zee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Union Wharf, Tuftonboro Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	We just saw a small plane land on 19 mile bay.

01-15-2011, 05:26 PM	#23
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	North of Moultonboro bay is abuzz with activity. Lots of sleds and lots of bobhouses. Stopped by a group near Little Ganzy Island and they had a motorhome on the ice. They said a solid 12 inches plus from Balmoral to Little Ganzy Island. BE CAREFUL!