winter's impact

Sandy Island fan · 02-14-2012, 06:18 PM

I am curious what the weather gurus like CLA, R2B, etc think. What will the impact of the relatively snowless winter have on the lake level this year? I realize that we have had precipitation, but won't have the level of snow melt. Obviously, spring - and summer - rains can't be foretold at this point, but I am confident that these brilliant weather minds will have some thoughts!!

Resident 2B · 02-14-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandy Island fan

I am curious what the weather gurus like CLA, R2B, etc think. What will the impact of the relatively snowless winter have on the lake level this year? I realize that we have had precipitation, but won't have the level of snow melt. Obviously, spring - and summer - rains can't be foretold at this point, but I am confident that these brilliant weather minds will have some thoughts!!

I was just thinking about that during the weekend. It all depends on the snow for the rest of the winter, the spring rains and how well the folks at the dam manage the water level.

I am fairly confident the snow will be a minor factor, at best. We can have a wet spring and the dam folks do a great job, so I have hopes that the water levels will be reasonable. However, it is a personal concern.

I am also concerned about the spring brush fire season with not a lot of snow in the woods and the sun working on the fine fuels, the branches and leaves, on the ground.

R2B

Blue Thunder · 02-15-2012, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Resident 2B

I was just thinking about that during the weekend. It all depends on the snow for the rest of the winter, the spring rains and how well the folks at the dam manage the water level.

I am fairly confident the snow will be a minor factor, at best. We can have a wet spring and the dam folks do a great job, so I have hopes that the water levels will be reasonable. However, it is a personal concern.

I am also concerned about the spring brush fire season with not a lot of snow in the woods and the sun working on the fine fuels, the branches and leaves, on the ground.

R2B

Agree with you 100% R2B. If we don't get some form of meaningful precip we will have many a Red Flag Warning from NWS.

dpg · 02-15-2012, 07:08 AM

Yeah that may be however it's been an awesome winter for the deer population compared to last winter. When there's a constant 2 or 3 feet of snow on the ground it makes it more difficult to get down to any food. Also if I slept out in the weeds under some brush I sure would be enjoying this run of 40 to 50 degree days.

Belmont Resident · 02-15-2012, 07:29 AM

We have noticed that about the deer. I'm at my camp in Maine and just got back from my 2 mile morning walk for coffee. Lots of healthy looking deer and the moose seen on the trails look much better than last year.
Aside from the deer having a hard time finding food and moving there enemies have a much easier time bringing them down. They tread over the snow much easier and expend far less energy. We have seen much less deer kills on the trails then last year. But with only 1200 to 1400 miles on the sleds we have almost half the millage of last year.
Hopefully the storm for Thursday/Friday drops snow here, without it school vacation will be a big bust for the snowmobile industry.

SIKSUKR · 02-16-2012, 01:43 PM

I'm thinking there probably will be plenty of snow to come in late March and April when even the most ardent snow lovers like myself dont even want it.

Resident 2B · 02-16-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

I'm thinking there probably will be plenty of snow to come in late March and April when even the most ardent snow lovers like myself dont even want it.

My guess is you will be proven to be correct. Strange non-winter.

R2B

Barney Bear · 02-16-2012, 03:46 PM

In 1956 there were three snowstorms in span of about eight days or so. The St. Patrick's Day parade in Boston was postponed.

watrskir · 02-16-2012, 04:55 PM

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In 1956 there were three snowstorms in span of about eight days or so. The St. Patrick's Day parade in Boston was postponed.

Well I hope you guys are right about late snow! I am registered and want to ride. It would really be cool to ride AFTER I get back from bike week in Daytona!!

Resident 2B · 02-16-2012, 05:02 PM

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In 1956 there were three snowstorms in span of about eight days or so. The St. Patrick's Day parade in Boston was postponed.

I remember that year well. I lived near Boston at the time and we got dumped on. As a famous NY Yankee once said..."It's not over 'till it's over". It could be "like deja vu all over again"!

R2B

Belmont Resident · 02-16-2012, 06:34 PM

But at this point I just want to get outside and start my spring painting projects. Its been a rough winter. Not much for painting and even less for snowplowing.

BoSox711 · 02-24-2012, 04:58 PM

This was the worst winter ever

02-14-2012, 06:18 PM	#1
Sandy Island fan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 64 Thanks: 82 Thanked 32 Times in 21 Posts	winter's impact I am curious what the weather gurus like CLA, R2B, etc think. What will the impact of the relatively snowless winter have on the lake level this year? I realize that we have had precipitation, but won't have the level of snow melt. Obviously, spring - and summer - rains can't be foretold at this point, but I am confident that these brilliant weather minds will have some thoughts!!

02-15-2012, 07:29 AM	#5
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	Deer We have noticed that about the deer. I'm at my camp in Maine and just got back from my 2 mile morning walk for coffee. Lots of healthy looking deer and the moose seen on the trails look much better than last year. Aside from the deer having a hard time finding food and moving there enemies have a much easier time bringing them down. They tread over the snow much easier and expend far less energy. We have seen much less deer kills on the trails then last year. But with only 1200 to 1400 miles on the sleds we have almost half the millage of last year. Hopefully the storm for Thursday/Friday drops snow here, without it school vacation will be a big bust for the snowmobile industry. __________________ "better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, then a long life spent in a miserable way.."

02-16-2012, 01:43 PM	#6
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I'm thinking there probably will be plenty of snow to come in late March and April when even the most ardent snow lovers like myself dont even want it. __________________ SIKSUKR

02-16-2012, 03:46 PM	#8
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	March Snowstorms In 1956 there were three snowstorms in span of about eight days or so. The St. Patrick's Day parade in Boston was postponed.

02-16-2012, 06:34 PM	#11
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	Would be great But at this point I just want to get outside and start my spring painting projects. Its been a rough winter. Not much for painting and even less for snowplowing. __________________ "better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, then a long life spent in a miserable way.."

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02-15-2012, 07:08 AM	#4
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Yeah that may be however it's been an awesome winter for the deer population compared to last winter. When there's a constant 2 or 3 feet of snow on the ground it makes it more difficult to get down to any food. Also if I slept out in the weeds under some brush I sure would be enjoying this run of 40 to 50 degree days.

02-24-2012, 04:58 PM	#12
BoSox711 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 16 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	This was the worst winter ever