Official 2016 Ice-in Thread

[ishoot308]

Unfortunately I just looked at the 10 day forecast and starting next Tuesday temps are well into or near 40 degrees and it stays that way for quite some time!! Sheesh!...I think we will have ice in for a day or two followed by the beginning of Ice out which should come rather quickly!

What a messed up year!!

Dan

[brk-lnt]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Unfortunately I just looked at the 10 day forecast and starting next Tuesday temps are well into or near 40 degrees and it stays that way for quite some time!! Sheesh!...I think we will have ice in for a day or two followed by the beginning of Ice out which should come rather quickly!

What a messed up year!!

Dan

Yup, these year is basically a write-off for most winter activities.

[ishoot308]

Overlooking the lake this morning, I saw all ice and no open water!

Ice in today maybe??

Dan

[Bob G]

Whatever ice that does form shouldn't last, especially with no snow cover to insulate it.

[ishoot308]

This mornings ice shows a fissure which opened up in the "hot tub" area of the lake. This area was froze over completely yesterday. Too bad Emerson didn't do a fly over as I bet he would of declared ice in. Now we have to wait for this area to freeze over which we all know from prior years is pretty difficult.

Here's a pic....

Dan

[ishoot308]

Well it's trying to freeze but the alien hot tub area wasn't giving in even at -15 below zero! The wind was brutal and most likely what kept it from freezing...

Here's a couple pics....

Dan

[ishoot308]

Here's a close up of the area....

[LadyJane]

- 15 must have made some good ice

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by LadyJane

- 15 must have made some good ice

There was 4-5" off Belknap point over 40' of water yesterday...

[DUSTOFF]

Where and what is this "alien hot tub" area?

[ishoot308]

That's where the mothership crashed years ago near the deepest part of the lake. The heat from the still functioning onboard pulse generators keep the lake from freezing in this area.... That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Dan

[PaugusBayFireFighter]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

That's where the mothership crashed years ago near the deepest part of the lake. The heat from the still functioning onboard pulse generators keep the lake from freezing in this area.... That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Dan

Here's the evidence...

[Slickcraft]

Not to speculate so just the facts:

As discussed on the Forum many times Rattlesnake and Diamond at part of the outer ring dike of ancient volcano. The center was in West Alton about 1/2 from where I live. Also as discussed the Navy conducted those secret underwater experiments off the north side of Diamond. And this not the first time that the mystery area remained open in spite of very cold weather locking the rest of the lake in.

[Top-Water]

In other words I think some of you are trying to say...

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Not to speculate so just the facts:
.... Also as discussed the Navy conducted those secret underwater experiments off the north side of Diamond. .....

Correct ..... but if you watched the history channel you would better understand many more of the mysteries of Lake Winnipesaukee. Those space ships that are keeping the water warm are just picking up the gold mined by the Big-Foot's living underground. Seen it on TV and read it on the internet so it has to be true.

Nice photo PaugusBayFireFighter .... more proof.

On a more serious note it's nice to see that the ice may finally be here.

[Blue Thunder]

Today's view from high above....

[JPC]

So, is cabin fever catchy? You guys are having a blast and I think it's great. But, the Spring Thaw is starting next week.

[NoBozo]

There was a thread a few years ago about a Strange Light on Rattlesnake ..at the top of the island during the winter. At the time I think the power was out on the island for some time. I searched for it today with no results. Maybe the webmaster "Purges" OLD stuff from time to time. It was an interesting thread. .There were some photographs of strange ...well, you would have to see them. ... NB

PS: I remember the thread about the Navy "Presence" during WWII. Couldn't find that one either. Maybe I should re-tune my tinfoil HAT to another frequency...or something....

[webmaster]

Originally Posted by NoBozo

Maybe the webmaster "Purges" OLD stuff from time to time. It was an interesting thread.

Nothing is "purged":

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=12967

[CAVU]

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Not to speculate so just the facts:

As discussed on the Forum many times Rattlesnake and Diamond at part of the outer ring dike of ancient volcano. The center was in West Alton about 1/2 from where I live. Also as discussed the Navy conducted those secret underwater experiments off the north side of Diamond. And this not the first time that the mystery area remained open in spite of very cold weather locking the rest of the lake in.

Well there would be a way to tell, that's by taken the temperature of the water at 3ft and comparing it to the Dam, I believe the water temperature is taken at 3ft below the surface. Not that I am at all interested in doing this but, if I did I would try the following. Surf casting fishing rod. a mid size bobber, and of course the proper thermometer strung about 3ft below the bobber. Get as close as possible to the area and go "fishing". If the temp is around 40 and Dam says the lake temp is 33, than you might have your answer.