Ice In

hilltopper · 01-06-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by riverat

First house on yesterday with two guys chasing flags. Wow and only 4-5" of ice. I am anxious but not that anxious, one good warm rain could make a huge difference.

You're right...and that rain event will probably be here mid week next week. No real ice to speak of in Meredith unless you want to fish between the north shore and the little island with the Indian statue on it.

Belmont Resident · 01-06-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by hilltopper

You're right...and that rain event will probably be here mid week next week. No real ice to speak of in Meredith unless you want to fish between the north shore and the little island with the Indian statue on it.

Had to visit the vet Wednesday morning and I noticed a lot of the bay was skimmed over, and then the breeze picked up. It was really kind of cool to see it all just kind of fade away.

Lakegeezer · 01-06-2012, 12:07 PM

North of Moultonborough Bay (think light marker 14) it is all but frozen over now. We had a heavy dusting of snow this morning, so the holes in the ice are easily visible. Near rocks and in strange (probably spring fed) places, there are still small open spots, but for the most part, the ice is thick enough to gingerly walk on. Two inches is enough to keep the winds from removing the ice (for the fifth time this year) but not thick enough for anything more than a cautious foray near the shoreline or the local minks.

Merrymeeting · 01-06-2012, 08:28 PM

My area of Merrymeeting was wide open as of Monday. Returned today to find somewhat thick ice several hundred yards out. Not enough to walk on, but more than a skim. But by afternoon it already seemed to be retreating as the temp came up.

What surprised me more was my drive to Alton Bay. At about 4PM this afternoon, there were 4-5 ice fishermen out on the Bay. Several were well beyond the bandstand, out in the middle Given the areas of open water showing in multiple areas, not sure I'd trust it. There was also 1 bob house already out, almost out to the bandstand, and beyond (north of) it.

RLW · 01-07-2012, 12:37 PM

Dhuberty24 · 01-07-2012, 02:30 PM

Any body know how thick the ice is? Also any news on 19 mile bay?

HomeWood · 01-07-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dhuberty24

Any body know how thick the ice is? Also any news on 19 mile bay?

On another site it was reported that Alton Bay has about 5".

Merrymeeting · 01-10-2012, 11:31 AM

I was gone from the area since Saturday, just returning today. It's interesting what has happened to the ice.

The Merrymeeting River is now almost completely closed in. It was still mostly open when we left on Saturday. So ice formation has continued. (For those who may not know, the Merrymeeting River flows into Alton Bay)

But at the same time, most of the ice that had formed in some of the coves on the lake has disappeared.

In any case, all the water bodies seem to be right at the tipping point needed to freeze. All it's going to take is extended, below 32 degree temps, something that appears to be coming next week.

Lakegeezer · 01-10-2012, 12:28 PM

Much of the northeast quadrant of the lake is 95% frozen, with lots of it 4-5" thick. Today, it has been singing. Very cool sounds and a sign that it is getting close to being safe. If we get the snow on Thursday as advertised, XC'ing on the lake should be very nice this weekend.

AC2717 · 01-10-2012, 02:59 PM

THE WEIRS CAM HAS ICE THE WEIRS CAM HAS ICE

wow, i am getting excited here folks seriously

HomeWood · 01-10-2012, 07:12 PM

Great reports. Thanks!

Irrigation Guy · 01-10-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer

Much of the northeast quadrant of the lake is 95% frozen, with lots of it 4-5" thick. Today, it has been singing. Very cool sounds and a sign that it is getting close to being safe. If we get the snow on Thursday as advertised, XC'ing on the lake should be very nice this weekend.

Just curious, what is the Northeast quadrant? When I went through Wolfeboro yesterday it was 100% open. Winter Harbor was less than 50% too. Looking at my lake chart, isn't Wolfeboro the Northeast quadrant? or are you talking more northeast as in Springfield Point?

Resident 2B · 01-10-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LocalRealtor

Just curious, what is the Northeast quadrant? When I went through Wolfeboro yesterday it was 100% open. Winter Harbor was less than 50% too. Looking at my lake chart, isn't Wolfeboro the Northeast quadrant? or are you talking more northeast as in Springfield Point?

The lake charts do not have north on the top. North is near the top left corner. Once the chart is oriented, you will better see the northeast corner, generally Melvin Village area.

I do not think the entire northeast quadrant is frozen right now, but there is ice up in that area.

R2B

secondcurve · 01-11-2012, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by LocalRealtor

Just curious, what is the Northeast quadrant? When I went through Wolfeboro yesterday it was 100% open. Winter Harbor was less than 50% too. Looking at my lake chart, isn't Wolfeboro the Northeast quadrant? or are you talking more northeast as in Springfield Point?

I think Resident 2B explained it well. Wolfeboro can best be described as being located in the south east portion of the lake.

Lakegeezer · 01-11-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LocalRealtor

Just curious, what is the Northeast quadrant? When I went through Wolfeboro yesterday it was 100% open. Winter Harbor was less than 50% too. Looking at my lake chart, isn't Wolfeboro the Northeast quadrant? or are you talking more northeast as in Springfield Point?

Sorry for the confusion. It is a bit obscure to talk about a north-east quadrant when the lake is laid out along the glacial NW to SE corrider. Perhaps a better way is to refer to the subwatersheds. The map of these can be seen at the winnipesaukeegateway.org site, under watershed maps (click the "display subwatersheds" button). So, in those terms, the Moultonborough Inlet sub-watershed is frozen solid and quite safe in most spots. The Moultonborough Bay sub-watershed (which would include Melvin Village) is somewhat frozen, but has large areas of open water. The singing sounds (in the M'bay Inlet sub) have been going on for over 24 hours. It is caused by cracks forming in the ice. Cracks can go for hundreds of yards, and as they tear along from one point to another, the sound moves like when a boat goes by.

Merrymeeting · 01-11-2012, 10:28 AM

I posted a few photos taken of Alton Bay yesterday.

Still shaking my head after watching the guy walking near the open water near the town beach!

better view here http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...hp?photo=18288

Irrigation Guy · 01-11-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer

Sorry for the confusion. It is a bit obscure to talk about a north-east quadrant when the lake is laid out along the glacial NW to SE corrider. Perhaps a better way is to refer to the subwatersheds. The map of these can be seen at the winnipesaukeegateway.org site, under watershed maps (click the "display subwatersheds" button). So, in those terms, the Moultonborough Inlet sub-watershed is frozen solid and quite safe in most spots. The Moultonborough Bay sub-watershed (which would include Melvin Village) is somewhat frozen, but has large areas of open water. The singing sounds (in the M'bay Inlet sub) have been going on for over 24 hours. It is caused by cracks forming in the ice. Cracks can go for hundreds of yards, and as they tear along from one point to another, the sound moves like when a boat goes by.

Definitely looks like open water a ways outside Melvin Village too. Love that singing ice sound too. Seems it is louder without snow on the ice.

01-06-2012, 12:07 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	Northeast quadrant ice is here to stay (hopefully) North of Moultonborough Bay (think light marker 14) it is all but frozen over now. We had a heavy dusting of snow this morning, so the holes in the ice are easily visible. Near rocks and in strange (probably spring fed) places, there are still small open spots, but for the most part, the ice is thick enough to gingerly walk on. Two inches is enough to keep the winds from removing the ice (for the fifth time this year) but not thick enough for anything more than a cautious foray near the shoreline or the local minks. __________________ -lg

01-07-2012, 12:37 PM	#5
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	Yep it is __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

01-10-2012, 12:28 PM	#9
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,679 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 354 Thanked 640 Times in 291 Posts	Ice is singing Much of the northeast quadrant of the lake is 95% frozen, with lots of it 4-5" thick. Today, it has been singing. Very cool sounds and a sign that it is getting close to being safe. If we get the snow on Thursday as advertised, XC'ing on the lake should be very nice this weekend. __________________ -lg

01-10-2012, 02:59 PM	#10
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,582 Thanks: 755 Thanked 355 Times in 267 Posts	THE WEIRS CAM HAS ICE THE WEIRS CAM HAS ICE wow, i am getting excited here folks seriously __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

01-11-2012, 10:28 AM	#16
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	I posted a few photos taken of Alton Bay yesterday. Still shaking my head after watching the guy walking near the open water near the town beach! better view here http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...hp?photo=18288 Last edited by Merrymeeting; 01-11-2012 at 11:11 AM.

01-06-2012, 08:28 PM	#4
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	My area of Merrymeeting was wide open as of Monday. Returned today to find somewhat thick ice several hundred yards out. Not enough to walk on, but more than a skim. But by afternoon it already seemed to be retreating as the temp came up. What surprised me more was my drive to Alton Bay. At about 4PM this afternoon, there were 4-5 ice fishermen out on the Bay. Several were well beyond the bandstand, out in the middle Given the areas of open water showing in multiple areas, not sure I'd trust it. There was also 1 bob house already out, almost out to the bandstand, and beyond (north of) it.

01-07-2012, 02:30 PM	#6
Dhuberty24 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hooksett,NH Posts: 84 Thanks: 13 Thanked 33 Times in 20 Posts	Any body know how thick the ice is? Also any news on 19 mile bay?

01-10-2012, 11:31 AM	#8
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	I was gone from the area since Saturday, just returning today. It's interesting what has happened to the ice. The Merrymeeting River is now almost completely closed in. It was still mostly open when we left on Saturday. So ice formation has continued. (For those who may not know, the Merrymeeting River flows into Alton Bay) But at the same time, most of the ice that had formed in some of the coves on the lake has disappeared. In any case, all the water bodies seem to be right at the tipping point needed to freeze. All it's going to take is extended, below 32 degree temps, something that appears to be coming next week.

01-10-2012, 07:12 PM	#11
HomeWood Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Clayton,NC / Sanbornton,NH Posts: 611 Thanks: 126 Thanked 137 Times in 75 Posts	Great reports. Thanks!