Ice-Out 2012

Barney Bear · 03-15-2012, 11:51 AM

We always hope for calm days as the ice yields to the springtime sun. Windy days have pushed piles of ice floes against our dock [which is located on a very exposed point on East Bear Island] causing extensive damage, especially last year. If windy, we hope the wind is blowing from the north thus pushing the ice against our breakwater.

AC2717 · 03-15-2012, 01:58 PM

I am with you Barney Bear
last year we had to replace a piling and two posts at the end of the perminant section of our docks.

plus I have March 30th for ice out!

Quilt Lady · 03-15-2012, 02:13 PM

As I drove by Lily Pond this morning, the ice was gone and a flock of geese had taken up residence.

LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN!!!!

Bear Island South · 03-16-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Quilt Lady

As I drove by Lily Pond this morning, the ice was gone and a flock of geese had taken up residence.

LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN!!!!

So if history holds true, ice-out is less than two weeks away?

CateP · 03-16-2012, 09:34 AM

Mergansers are back. (species most responsible for duck itch) South Wolfeboro Bay is thinning out. Looking transparent like the Rattlesnake Island shot. Sorry no pix this morning.

Puffin · 03-16-2012, 12:28 PM

I guessed March 28th @ 3:01 for ice out this year. Based on what I'm seeing on the cams over the last couple of days, and with the full sunshine and warm temps going into next week, I'm afraid I guessed to late.

O well, always next year.

SteveA · 03-16-2012, 02:22 PM

I was trying to fool the "Bad Luck" day and picked Friday 4/13 at 4.13PM.. I'm going to be way off!

Rattlesnake Gal · 03-16-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear Island South

So if history holds true, ice-out is less than two weeks away?

I believe it will be sooner than two weeks, but that is my opinion.

Silver Lake here in Hollis has been one week prior to Lake Winnipesaukee since I have been paying attention, but this year doesn't follow suit. It is coming up on three weeks since ice-out here on Silver Lake.

Hopefully Mother Nature cooperates with my plan. I booked our boat for next Saturday, the 24th. If ice-out doesn't officially happen I hope we can get from Minge Cove to our boat slip in Alton Bay and out to the island. We've only been on the lake once so far before ice-out. I will be very happy if this isn't the second time!

Slickcraft · 03-16-2012, 04:02 PM

Much more water visible off the point than 4 days ago. There is still ice off the Glendale docks.

Very nice lunch today at the Lyons' Den today for my wife's birthday, excellent food and service as always.

Bear Island South · 03-18-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

I believe it will be sooner than two weeks, but that is my opinion.

Silver Lake here in Hollis has been one week prior to Lake Winnipesaukee since I have been paying attention, but this year doesn't follow suit. It is coming up on three weeks since ice-out here on Silver Lake.

Hopefully Mother Nature cooperates with my plan. I booked our boat for next Saturday, the 24th. If ice-out doesn't officially happen I hope we can get from Minge Cove to our boat slip in Alton Bay and out to the island. We've only been on the lake once so far before ice-out. I will be very happy if this isn't the second time!

I just finished finished the tuneup on our 15' Princecraft, batter charged, fresh gas and 2012 registration stickers are on, all ready for a Friday 3/23 voyage to the lake...at least I hope.

It may not be ice-out but I'm hoping to get from Sheps to Bear.

Merrymeeting · 03-18-2012, 09:03 PM

I broke this piece of ice off of a larger section near shore at about noon today. While the ice was still thick and relatively strong, as soon as I pulled it out of the water and onto the rock, all the water drained out. It was very porous.

About an hour later, I lightly hit the chunk with a stick and it easily broke into these crystals. The ice became darker during the afternoon, and I expect it is approaching the point where the crystals will start to break apart.

A windy day would do it, but there don't seem to be any in the near forecast.

Just Wonderin · 03-19-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Quilt Lady

As I drove by Lily Pond this morning, the ice was gone and a flock of geese had taken up residence.

If I remember correctly, Ice out usually occurs on Winnipesaukee about a week after Lily Pond. Quilt Lady posted on March 15th....if this holds true, we could see ice out by the 22nd! YAHOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

Formula260SS · 03-15-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Barney Bear

We always hope for calm days as the ice yields to the springtime sun. Windy days have pushed piles of ice floes against our dock [which is located on a very exposed point on East Bear Island] causing extensive damage, especially last year. If windy, we hope the wind is blowing from the north thus pushing the ice against our breakwater.

Wind is never a good thing at Ice Out.......

SAB1 · 03-15-2012, 03:14 PM

Shoot the darn geese! Last thing we need on Winni.

NoBozo · 03-15-2012, 03:59 PM

I saw a Loon today:... fishing in Narragansett Bay, RI. I've never seen one down here before. He was alone, no mate, and I'm guessing he's heading north.

NB

03-15-2012, 11:51 AM	#1
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 496 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Ice-Out We always hope for calm days as the ice yields to the springtime sun. Windy days have pushed piles of ice floes against our dock [which is located on a very exposed point on East Bear Island] causing extensive damage, especially last year. If windy, we hope the wind is blowing from the north thus pushing the ice against our breakwater.

03-15-2012, 01:58 PM	#2
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,585 Thanks: 756 Thanked 356 Times in 268 Posts	I am with you Barney Bear last year we had to replace a piling and two posts at the end of the perminant section of our docks. plus I have March 30th for ice out! __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

03-15-2012, 02:13 PM	#3
Quilt Lady Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Alton, NH Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Lily Pond As I drove by Lily Pond this morning, the ice was gone and a flock of geese had taken up residence. LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN!!!! __________________ QL (Doing my best to encourage Global Warming ... one quilt at a time!)

03-16-2012, 12:28 PM	#6
Puffin Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 43 Thanks: 10 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I'm afraid I'm going to be late with My guess I guessed March 28th @ 3:01 for ice out this year. Based on what I'm seeing on the cams over the last couple of days, and with the full sunshine and warm temps going into next week, I'm afraid I guessed to late. O well, always next year.

03-16-2012, 02:22 PM	#7
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	So much for my guess of Friday the 13th (4/13) I was trying to fool the "Bad Luck" day and picked Friday 4/13 at 4.13PM.. I'm going to be way off! __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

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03-16-2012, 09:34 AM	#5
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	Mergansers are back. (species most responsible for duck itch) South Wolfeboro Bay is thinning out. Looking transparent like the Rattlesnake Island shot. Sorry no pix this morning.

03-16-2012, 04:02 PM	#9
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,329 Thanks: 1,240 Thanked 2,118 Times in 968 Posts	Belknap Point Much more water visible off the point than 4 days ago. There is still ice off the Glendale docks. Very nice lunch today at the Lyons' Den today for my wife's birthday, excellent food and service as always. Attached Images

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03-18-2012, 09:03 PM	#11
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 304 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	I broke this piece of ice off of a larger section near shore at about noon today. While the ice was still thick and relatively strong, as soon as I pulled it out of the water and onto the rock, all the water drained out. It was very porous. About an hour later, I lightly hit the chunk with a stick and it easily broke into these crystals. The ice became darker during the afternoon, and I expect it is approaching the point where the crystals will start to break apart. A windy day would do it, but there don't seem to be any in the near forecast.

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03-15-2012, 03:14 PM	#14
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,251 Thanks: 193 Thanked 334 Times in 242 Posts	Shoot the darn geese! Last thing we need on Winni.

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03-15-2012, 03:59 PM	#15
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Loon I saw a Loon today:... fishing in Narragansett Bay, RI. I've never seen one down here before. He was alone, no mate, and I'm guessing he's heading north. NB