Official 2016 Ice-Out Thread

CaptT820 · 03-16-2016, 09:11 AM

Curious if anyone knows how much ice is left at the base of Alton Bay down near the state launch? Looking to get out on the lake to get to Sleepers and this is really our only launch point at this time of year.

Thanks

sum-r breeze · 03-16-2016, 12:27 PM

Joe Joyce from NH1 News seems to think ice out is going to be any time now. He was on last night with the camera shot off the roof of T Bones showing the roof of the Spinnaker Cove Yacht Club's Clubhouse. The shot showed NO ICE in Paugus Bay whatsoever. Is Dave Emerson flying today? It would be nice to get an update on the progress

The Breeze
Wave 'cuz I'll be wavin' back

codeman671 · 03-16-2016, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sum-r breeze

Joe Joyce from NH1 News seems to think ice out is going to be any time now. He was on last night with the camera shot off the roof of T Bones showing the roof of the Spinnaker Cove Yacht Club's Clubhouse. The shot showed NO ICE in Paugus Bay whatsoever. Is Dave Emerson flying today? It would be nice to get an update on the progress

The Breeze
Wave 'cuz I'll be wavin' back

I still see ice off the Weirs on the cams, plus ice in Alton Bay. We are not there yet.

PaugusBayFireFighter · 03-16-2016, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sum-r breeze

Joe Joyce from NH1 News seems to think ice out is going to be any time now. He was on last night with the camera shot off the roof of T Bones showing the roof of the Spinnaker Cove Yacht Club's Clubhouse. The shot showed NO ICE in Paugus Bay whatsoever. Is Dave Emerson flying today? It would be nice to get an update on the progress

The Breeze
Wave 'cuz I'll be wavin' back

Walter, Paugus looks and feels like spring. I'd agree that Alton Bay is the key to ice out. Still lots of ice. Won't be long now!

Blue Thunder · 03-16-2016, 03:06 PM

I'm probably in the minority here but I'm getting concerned that the "record" ice out is in jeopardy. After tomorrow, you'll only have high temps in the 30's through the weekend. Add to that the potential for a season ending snowstorm Sunday night into Monday and before you know it, the 23rd will be here. The hype for this storm will start tonight as the afternoon models are jumping on the bandwagon for a doozie. So much can and will change as these models have performed poorly all winter. Hang in there and I hope I'm wrong....

BT

Island Girl · 03-16-2016, 05:22 PM

There are new images at http://www.ice-out.com/ taken today. There is more ice that I anticipated... though it could still go out before spring!!.

Mink Islander · 03-16-2016, 08:15 PM

Beautiful calm day....

SIKSUKR · 03-17-2016, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sum-r breeze

Joe Joyce from NH1 News seems to think ice out is going to be any time now. He was on last night with the camera shot off the roof of T Bones showing the roof of the Spinnaker Cove Yacht Club's Clubhouse. The shot showed NO ICE in Paugus Bay whatsoever. Is Dave Emerson flying today? It would be nice to get an update on the progress

The Breeze
Wave 'cuz I'll be wavin' back

I saw one of his other broadcast at a different time and he had footage from Emerson. Lot more ice that I thought looking from above. BTW, that TBonescam is on the NH1 weather website. http://www.nh1.com/weather/
Scroll down on the right and there are numerous other cams also.

Gatto Nero · 03-17-2016, 03:28 PM

And there goes the rest of the ice.

Took this video of the ice being broken up on my breakwater just before the wind really got going and cleared out the whole area of ice.

Now there are white caps out there.

Rattlesnake Gal · 03-17-2016, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatto Nero

And there goes the rest of the ice.

Took this video of the ice being broken up on my breakwater just before the wind really got going and cleared out the whole area of ice.

Now there are white caps out there.

That was pretty great!!!

Thanks for sharing it with us!

Chaos · 03-18-2016, 07:57 AM

The only ice i see on the webcams is at the peninsula of Rattlesnake. Anyone know how Center Harbor and Meredith Bay are looking?

fatlazyless · 03-18-2016, 08:22 AM

Looking at Meredith Bay from the town docks, it all looks ice free, except for the small cove just south of the $15-mil triple-H log cabin ......so's it's about 99.44% open water.

And, looking at Centre Harbor bay from the hardware store, I don't see any ice out there......so's it seems like getting the dock and the boat back in should be happening .......... now!

Island Girl · 03-17-2016, 03:31 PM

Looks like a lot of ice is blowing away in this storm. Time for another look from above, Dave and Bill.

IG

Scott's Yott · 03-17-2016, 04:03 PM

45mph gusts now in Manchvegas....That should finish the ice off

dag623 · 03-17-2016, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptT820

Curious if anyone knows how much ice is left at the base of Alton Bay down near the state launch? Looking to get out on the lake to get to Sleepers and this is really our only launch point at this time of year.

Thanks

When I drove by the bay yesterday afternoon there was still a lot of dark ice from just past the gazebo out past Sandy Point and beyond. Didn't look like there was passage to Sleepers at all. However, I drove by this morning and it was wide open in the bay and out past Sandy Point. I can't say if it's open enough to get out to Sleepers from my view on Rt 11 but definitely a lot of melt overnight.

Winnisquamer · 03-17-2016, 09:39 AM

Have to assume Winnisquam is clear for complete passage. At least it looked like the south and middle was open to me. Anyone confirm the northern side?

Docks going in this weekend! Boat the following week

Merrymeeting · 03-17-2016, 09:51 AM

I don't known about Winnisquam, but as of this AM, it appears that Merrymeeting is ice free.

feb · 03-17-2016, 10:07 AM

North ends still has large, unattached, slushy sheets of ice floating around.

Gatto Nero · 03-17-2016, 10:29 AM

What's left of the ice in front of Black Cat is floating around freely and when it hits the breakwater its breaking up pretty easily. It's only about 2" thick and pretty rutty looking. I would think a sunny day and a good stiff breeze could finish it off fairly quickly. https://www.flickr.com/photos/jpcoleman/25228628214/

Pineedles · 03-17-2016, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatto Nero

What's left of the ice in front of Black Cat is floating around freely and when it hits the breakwater its breaking up pretty easily. It's only about 2" thick and pretty rutty looking. I would think a sunny day and a good stiff breeze could finish it off fairly quickly. https://www.flickr.com/photos/jpcoleman/25228628214/

Gatto Nero, The link shows pics of the ice on the dock and a whole collection of odd pics?

Puffin · 03-18-2016, 01:03 PM

Ice out in Winter - Noreaster in spring.

In 20 years winter will be summer and summer winter....

dippasan · 03-18-2016, 01:18 PM

Ladies and gentleman........start your engines!!!

partsman · 03-18-2016, 01:31 PM

Well I picked today at 12 noon, guess I was pretty close, George

dave603 · 03-18-2016, 02:00 PM

Wmur noon news: ice out ... Mail 12:10 : when do you want it letter from Irwin....Weather 12:13: SNOW!!!!!!

Talk about confused!

Island Girl · 03-18-2016, 03:15 PM

For those of you in part of Winter Harbor.. you may have to wait a day or two to put the boat in.

http://www.ice-out.com/Winnipesaukee/i-3chB8mZ/A

IG

Just Sold · 03-18-2016, 03:37 PM

Roberts Cove is also blocked with ice. Shouldn't take too long for it to be gone though.

PaugusBayFireFighter · 03-18-2016, 04:23 PM

Someone must have told the geese ice out was declared. These jerks are the first to visit this season. This couple was given a stern warning. They won't be the last to visit.

laketrout · 03-18-2016, 05:37 PM

Hi Guys,
I picked today March 18th at noon, out of dumb luck. Just like work I apologize for being 1/2 hour

late.
On a more serious note I was bummed there was not more snow and ice this winter for all of us winter sports enthusiasts. Let spring begin.
George

03-16-2016, 09:11 AM	#1
CaptT820 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 122 Thanks: 86 Thanked 46 Times in 27 Posts	Alton Bay Launch Curious if anyone knows how much ice is left at the base of Alton Bay down near the state launch? Looking to get out on the lake to get to Sleepers and this is really our only launch point at this time of year. Thanks

03-16-2016, 12:27 PM	#2
sum-r breeze Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Burlington Ma / Laconia NH Posts: 396 Thanks: 155 Thanked 201 Times in 97 Posts	Joe Joyce Joe Joyce from NH1 News seems to think ice out is going to be any time now. He was on last night with the camera shot off the roof of T Bones showing the roof of the Spinnaker Cove Yacht Club's Clubhouse. The shot showed NO ICE in Paugus Bay whatsoever. Is Dave Emerson flying today? It would be nice to get an update on the progress The Breeze Wave 'cuz I'll be wavin' back

03-16-2016, 03:06 PM	#5
Blue Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Eastern MA & Frye Island/Sebago Lake, Maine Posts: 952 Thanks: 256 Thanked 351 Times in 158 Posts	I'm probably in the minority here but I'm getting concerned that the "record" ice out is in jeopardy. After tomorrow, you'll only have high temps in the 30's through the weekend. Add to that the potential for a season ending snowstorm Sunday night into Monday and before you know it, the 23rd will be here. The hype for this storm will start tonight as the afternoon models are jumping on the bandwagon for a doozie. So much can and will change as these models have performed poorly all winter. Hang in there and I hope I'm wrong.... BT __________________ " Live for today because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come"

03-16-2016, 05:22 PM	#6
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	Still a lot of ice coverage out there There are new images at http://www.ice-out.com/ taken today. There is more ice that I anticipated... though it could still go out before spring!!. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

03-16-2016, 08:15 PM	#7
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Well it's ice out north of Mink Island! Beautiful calm day.... Attached Images

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03-17-2016, 03:28 PM	#9
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 697 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	We got the wind And there goes the rest of the ice. Took this video of the ice being broken up on my breakwater just before the wind really got going and cleared out the whole area of ice. Now there are white caps out there. __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

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03-18-2016, 07:57 AM	#11
Chaos Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Danville, NH and West Alton Marina Posts: 134 Thanks: 111 Thanked 32 Times in 20 Posts	Could today be the day? The only ice i see on the webcams is at the peninsula of Rattlesnake. Anyone know how Center Harbor and Meredith Bay are looking?

03-18-2016, 08:22 AM	#12
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,835 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 302 Thanked 1,033 Times in 752 Posts	Looking at Meredith Bay from the town docks, it all looks ice free, except for the small cove just south of the $15-mil triple-H log cabin ......so's it's about 99.44% open water. And, looking at Centre Harbor bay from the hardware store, I don't see any ice out there......so's it seems like getting the dock and the boat back in should be happening .......... now! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 03-18-2016 at 09:13 AM.

03-17-2016, 03:31 PM	#13
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	Thunderstorm blowing the ice away Looks like a lot of ice is blowing away in this storm. Time for another look from above, Dave and Bill. IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

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03-17-2016, 04:03 PM	#14
Scott's Yott Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: chester nh Posts: 93 Thanks: 54 Thanked 37 Times in 20 Posts	45mph gusts now in Manchvegas....That should finish the ice off

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03-17-2016, 09:39 AM	#16
Winnisquamer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Winnisquam Posts: 408 Thanks: 72 Thanked 115 Times in 73 Posts	Have to assume Winnisquam is clear for complete passage. At least it looked like the south and middle was open to me. Anyone confirm the northern side? Docks going in this weekend! Boat the following week

03-17-2016, 09:51 AM	#17
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 304 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	I don't known about Winnisquam, but as of this AM, it appears that Merrymeeting is ice free.

03-17-2016, 10:07 AM	#18
feb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith (Winnisquam) & Nashua, NH Posts: 215 Thanks: 25 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	Winnisquam - Almost there North ends still has large, unattached, slushy sheets of ice floating around. Attached Images

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03-17-2016, 10:29 AM	#19
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 697 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	What's left of the ice in front of Black Cat is floating around freely and when it hits the breakwater its breaking up pretty easily. It's only about 2" thick and pretty rutty looking. I would think a sunny day and a good stiff breeze could finish it off fairly quickly. https://www.flickr.com/photos/jpcoleman/25228628214/ __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

03-18-2016, 01:03 PM	#21
Puffin Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 43 Thanks: 10 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Seasons are a changing Ice out in Winter - Noreaster in spring. In 20 years winter will be summer and summer winter....

03-18-2016, 01:18 PM	#22
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03-18-2016, 01:31 PM	#23
partsman Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 28 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Ice out Well I picked today at 12 noon, guess I was pretty close, George

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dave603 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nashua/Winnisquam Posts: 282 Thanks: 106 Thanked 96 Times in 49 Posts	So..... Wmur noon news: ice out ... Mail 12:10 : when do you want it letter from Irwin....Weather 12:13: SNOW!!!!!! Talk about confused!

03-18-2016, 03:15 PM	#25
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	Winter Harbor For those of you in part of Winter Harbor.. you may have to wait a day or two to put the boat in. http://www.ice-out.com/Winnipesaukee/i-3chB8mZ/A IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

03-18-2016, 03:37 PM	#26
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Roberts Cove is also blocked with ice. Shouldn't take too long for it to be gone though. Attached Images __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

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PaugusBayFireFighter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 837 Thanks: 361 Thanked 674 Times in 264 Posts	Ice is out...geese are in! Someone must have told the geese ice out was declared. These jerks are the first to visit this season. This couple was given a stern warning. They won't be the last to visit. Attached Images

03-18-2016, 05:37 PM	#28
laketrout Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Bay/ Paugus bay Posts: 115 Thanks: 128 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Hi Guys, I picked today March 18th at noon, out of dumb luck. Just like work I apologize for being 1/2 hour late. On a more serious note I was bummed there was not more snow and ice this winter for all of us winter sports enthusiasts. Let spring begin. George