Official 2017 Ice-In Thread - Page 2

NYCtoLSP · 02-02-2017, 05:34 PM

THere was a huge long spot open between welch and rattlesnake earlier. And the wind was howling for a few hours out there. It looked locked up in front of Ellacoya and LAke Shore Park but then a big crack formed this afternoon. Wind has just died down and hopefully it will continue to ice over. FIngers crossed here at LSP!

NYCtoLSP · 02-02-2017, 05:40 PM

welch's island behind me

ishoot308 · 02-03-2017, 09:41 AM

Here's a pic of the open water in the broads....

ishoot308 · 02-03-2017, 11:09 AM

Here's a couple more pics showing how much the ice is moving and opening up. Earlier this morning there was no open water between Belknap Point and Welch Island. Now there is plenty!

ishoot308 · 02-03-2017, 11:12 AM

Here's the same shot at the broads that I took earlier this morning. You can see how much the ice has moved and opened up!

Slickcraft · 02-03-2017, 11:30 AM

View from Gunstock this morning, very large open area:

ishoot308 · 02-05-2017, 09:16 AM

And then it was gone....

Island Girl · 02-05-2017, 01:30 PM

More open water today, February 5, 2017

Slickcraft · 02-05-2017, 02:41 PM

Actually I am very surprised that more has opened up the past 3 days. It has been cold enough and the past 2 nights very light wind; thought that all would skim over by now.

This photo taken yesterday on Belmont Point Road appeared to show more open than what I saw from Gunstock 2 days ago. Dan's photo taken today and IG's photos certainly confirms the expansion of open water.

Have I missed 2 months and is this actually that other yearly thread??

Alan

tis · 02-05-2017, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Island Girl

More open water today, February 5, 2017

Those poor docks must take an awful beating!!

Woody38 · 02-05-2017, 06:20 PM

Does anyone know where the ice out page for 2017 is located.

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic.

Descant · 02-05-2017, 11:21 PM

Discussing ice out before ice in is like saying the Patriots won't win before we enter the second half.

upthesaukee · 02-06-2017, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Woody38

Does anyone know where the ice out page for 2017 is located.

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic.

Usually doesn't come up until later this month or early March, as I remember.

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KPW · 02-06-2017, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Usually doesn't come up until later this month or early March, as I remember.

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The ice out contest guesses are usually submitted in February.

webmaster · 02-06-2017, 02:51 PM

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The ice out contest guesses are usually submitted in February.

I'm delaying the Ice-Out contest because of the uncertainty of an "Ice-In". I'll probably start it up later this week.

JMR · 02-07-2017, 10:40 AM

Picture taken Sunday afternoon from the Panorama Pub on the top of Gunstock. Lots of open water in Broads. Ice moved around all day. Will try to take one Wednesday as well

NYCtoLSP · 02-07-2017, 11:26 AM

Had an interesting conversation the other day with some fishermen who live in the area. They thought it was possible that the reason the broads and in front of welch's isn't staying frozen was because of the bubblers that people are installing around their docks on welch's, and possibly installing them improperly so that they cause a larger open space than necessary. Not sure if there's any truth to this, but food for thought...

ishoot308 · 02-07-2017, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCtoLSP

Had an interesting conversation the other day with some fishermen who live in the area. They thought it was possible that the reason the broads and in front of welch's isn't staying frozen was because of the bubblers that people are installing around their docks on welch's, and possibly installing them improperly so that they cause a larger open space than necessary. Not sure if there's any truth to this, but food for thought...

No truth whatsoever as most if not all on Welch have seasonal lift out docks and / or breakwater dock systems...no bubblers.

The reason I believe that area is always last to freeze is because of the current coming from the tributaries off the mountain as well as poor farm brook. You can almost always see a ripple on the surface during the summer even when the rest of the lake is flat dead calm...

Dan

codeman671 · 02-07-2017, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCtoLSP

Had an interesting conversation the other day with some fishermen who live in the area. They thought it was possible that the reason the broads and in front of welch's isn't staying frozen was because of the bubblers that people are installing around their docks on welch's, and possibly installing them improperly so that they cause a larger open space than necessary. Not sure if there's any truth to this, but food for thought...

Not buying that one bit, sorry. We used to run 2 bubblers at our dock on Mark (we had 3 fingers so one in each inside slip), the ice would be safe to walk on 20-30 feet from the open water.

It is due to natural causes- springs, currents, wind patterns, etc, not bubblers.

Slickcraft · 02-07-2017, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCtoLSP

Had an interesting conversation the other day with some fishermen who live in the area. They thought it was possible that the reason the broads and in front of welch's isn't staying frozen was because of the bubblers that people are installing around their docks on welch's, and possibly installing them improperly so that they cause a larger open space than necessary. Not sure if there's any truth to this, but food for thought...

I'm not aware of any bubblers currently being used on Welch. Also the underlying physics of bubblers being the cause of the Broads being open are more than far fetched.

BTW, bubblers are not much use out there. As has been mentioned almost all docks on Welch are either seasonal or have a breakwater. Ice damage can occur when an ill wind brings in a thick ice slab against the unprotected side of the breakwater however a bubbler has little effect on an 18" thick moving ice flow. Another reason that bubblers are not common out there is any winter power loss will not be repaired until after ice out.

jeffatsquam · 02-07-2017, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCtoLSP

Had an interesting conversation the other day with some fishermen who live in the area. They thought it was possible that the reason the broads and in front of welch's isn't staying frozen was because of the bubblers that people are installing around their docks on welch's, and possibly installing them improperly so that they cause a larger open space than necessary. Not sure if there's any truth to this, but food for thought...

Well you pretty much just heard from the "Senate" on that one thats about as much Lake experience you'll find in one afternoon.

Island Girl · 02-08-2017, 09:14 AM

Skimmed over again

FLAG! · 02-10-2017, 03:37 PM

Curious if people are snowmobiling or ice fishing outside of Wolfeboro bay. Any word on ice conditions from Wolfeboro to Alton Bay?

Maria · 02-14-2017, 03:18 PM

Just wondering if Paugus Bay was safe to cross to get to the prison loop for snowmobiling from behind Cactus Jacks????

thanks!

NYCtoLSP · 02-14-2017, 10:39 PM

It looks like the lake has been locked up since late friday night, early Saturday. It even survived the crazy winds from yesterday which blew all the snow off.
Lockes Hill on left, Welch's Island straight out, Ellacoya to the left (been frozen for at least a week over there).

SPT13 · 02-15-2017, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Maria

Just wondering if Paugus Bay was safe to cross to get to the prison loop for snowmobiling from behind Cactus Jacks????

thanks!

I rode it last weekend, saw many others, & plenty of tracks

Blue Thunder · 02-22-2017, 10:24 AM

Yesterday's satellite view showing Winnipesaukee totally covered and Sebago 50% open water...again.

lakershaker · 02-23-2017, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

Yesterday's satellite view showing Winnipesaukee totally covered and Sebago 50% open water...again.

Thanks for sharing - I always like these images, but forget where to find them. That is some really unhealthy looking ice in the central part of the lake - here's hoping for early iceout!

joann721 · 02-24-2017, 11:18 AM

has it been declared at all this year ? Has there been a year when it wasn't ?

webmaster · 02-24-2017, 02:57 PM

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has it been declared at all this year ?

https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ad.php?t=21687

02-02-2017, 05:34 PM	#101
NYCtoLSP Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Manhattan and Lake Shore Park Posts: 18 Thanks: 31 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	lots open THere was a huge long spot open between welch and rattlesnake earlier. And the wind was howling for a few hours out there. It looked locked up in front of Ellacoya and LAke Shore Park but then a big crack formed this afternoon. Wind has just died down and hopefully it will continue to ice over. FIngers crossed here at LSP!

02-02-2017, 05:40 PM	#102
NYCtoLSP Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Manhattan and Lake Shore Park Posts: 18 Thanks: 31 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	earlier today welch's island behind me Attached Images

02-03-2017, 09:41 AM	#103
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,239 Thanks: 2,385 Thanked 5,280 Times in 2,053 Posts	Open Water Here's a pic of the open water in the broads.... Attached Images __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

02-03-2017, 11:09 AM	#104
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,239 Thanks: 2,385 Thanked 5,280 Times in 2,053 Posts	Ice Is Moving! Here's a couple more pics showing how much the ice is moving and opening up. Earlier this morning there was no open water between Belknap Point and Welch Island. Now there is plenty! Attached Images __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

02-03-2017, 11:12 AM	#105
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,239 Thanks: 2,385 Thanked 5,280 Times in 2,053 Posts	Broads Here's the same shot at the broads that I took earlier this morning. You can see how much the ice has moved and opened up! Attached Images __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

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02-03-2017, 11:30 AM	#106
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,299 Thanks: 1,222 Thanked 2,081 Times in 953 Posts	Gunstock View from Gunstock this morning, very large open area: Attached Images

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02-05-2017, 09:16 AM	#107
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,239 Thanks: 2,385 Thanked 5,280 Times in 2,053 Posts	Ice Is Gone! And then it was gone.... Attached Images __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

02-05-2017, 01:30 PM	#108
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Open Water from Rattlesnake Island More open water today, February 5, 2017 Attached Images __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

02-05-2017, 02:41 PM	#109
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,299 Thanks: 1,222 Thanked 2,081 Times in 953 Posts	Actually I am very surprised that more has opened up the past 3 days. It has been cold enough and the past 2 nights very light wind; thought that all would skim over by now. This photo taken yesterday on Belmont Point Road appeared to show more open than what I saw from Gunstock 2 days ago. Dan's photo taken today and IG's photos certainly confirms the expansion of open water. Have I missed 2 months and is this actually that other yearly thread?? Alan Attached Images

02-05-2017, 06:20 PM	#111
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 577 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	Does anyone know where the ice out page for 2017 is located. I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic.

02-05-2017, 11:21 PM	#112
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,350 Thanks: 1,341 Thanked 1,623 Times in 1,055 Posts	premature Discussing ice out before ice in is like saying the Patriots won't win before we enter the second half.

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02-07-2017, 10:40 AM	#116
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	Sunday Afternoon Picture taken Sunday afternoon from the Panorama Pub on the top of Gunstock. Lots of open water in Broads. Ice moved around all day. Will try to take one Wednesday as well Attached Images

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02-07-2017, 11:26 AM	#117
NYCtoLSP Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Manhattan and Lake Shore Park Posts: 18 Thanks: 31 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	bubblers Had an interesting conversation the other day with some fishermen who live in the area. They thought it was possible that the reason the broads and in front of welch's isn't staying frozen was because of the bubblers that people are installing around their docks on welch's, and possibly installing them improperly so that they cause a larger open space than necessary. Not sure if there's any truth to this, but food for thought...

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FLAG! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upton, MA Posts: 112 Thanks: 44 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts	Any bob house activity Curious if people are snowmobiling or ice fishing outside of Wolfeboro bay. Any word on ice conditions from Wolfeboro to Alton Bay?

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02-14-2017, 10:39 PM	#125
NYCtoLSP Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Manhattan and Lake Shore Park Posts: 18 Thanks: 31 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Ice IN? It looks like the lake has been locked up since late friday night, early Saturday. It even survived the crazy winds from yesterday which blew all the snow off. Lockes Hill on left, Welch's Island straight out, Ellacoya to the left (been frozen for at least a week over there). Attached Images

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joann721 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Salem, MA & Meredith, NH Posts: 116 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 7 Posts	ice in? has it been declared at all this year ? Has there been a year when it wasn't ? __________________ JoAnn Frustration is trying to find my glasses without my glasses.