Windy Ride!

ishoot308 · 04-27-2012, 07:01 AM

It was one heck of a windy ride this morning coming in from Welch!! We had 3' foot waves this morning going into Glendale and most likely 4+ footers in the broads. Winds are not expected to diminish until early tomorrow (Saturday) night.

If your coming up for the weekend, be prepared for the wind!

Be safe!

Dan

Belmont Resident · 04-27-2012, 07:04 AM

From what I saw it is going to be windy all weekend and below normal temps to boot. Frost warning through Sunday as well.
Be safe.

Lakepilot · 04-27-2012, 06:17 PM

I was out today in the boat and the waves were 4' with a short period. Really cold and nasty. I was south of Wolfeboro, with the wind coming all the way down the broads.

ishoot308 · 04-27-2012, 08:27 PM

We came back out to the island after work late this afternoon. We left the Glendale docks around 6:00 P.M. We hit 4'+ waves as soon as we rounded the corner near Belknap point. All the way out to Welch the waves were the worse I have seen other than during last years hurricane. We made it to the island safely and without incident in my Manitou tritoon. I would not have attempted it in my Eastern 22'.

It's 9:30 P.M. now and the winds have only got worse with speeds averaging 20 MPH and gusting to 30 mph on my weather station. I don't think I will be trolling for salmon in the morning!!

To those who decided not to come out for the weekend, I don't think you will be missing much!

Hope everyone has a great weekend wherever you end up!

Dan

Slickcraft · 04-28-2012, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

We came back out to the island after work late this afternoon. We left the Glendale docks around 6:00 P.M. We hit 4'+ waves as soon as we rounded the corner near Belknap point. All the way out to Welch the waves were the worse I have seen other than during last years hurricane. We made it to the island safely and without incident in my Manitou tritoon. I would not have attempted it in my Eastern 22'.

It's 9:30 P.M. now and the winds have only got worse with speeds averaging 20 MPH and gusting to 30 mph on my weather station. I don't think I will be trolling for salmon in the morning!!

Dan

Good you made it over OK, docking must have been interesting. The Slickcraft is going to rest in its quiet covered slip for the weekend.

kchadw · 04-28-2012, 07:14 AM

Looked on the Littleton web cam this morning and its snowing up there...sounds like Ole Man Winta just doesn't want to let go with the winds on the lake and snow up north...Still ok to plant the peas but not the maters...

The lake still looks nice without the ice..!

SteveA · 04-28-2012, 09:57 AM

The wind was pounding the shoreline at Lake Shore Park this morning at sunrise. Ice was forming on the rocks and bushes.

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Geneva Point · 04-29-2012, 07:30 AM

As I was driving on the highest part of Moultonborugh Neck Road yesterday afternoon my wife noticed one of the mountains looking north in the distance was completed snowed capped. Just wondering if anyone can confirm for me that it was Mount washington?

Sal · 04-29-2012, 07:56 AM

Confirmed.
There's a big old house at the corner of Moultonborough Neck Road and Ferry Road. The view behind the house is of the White Mountains and, depending on conditions, you can see Mt. Washington clearly, framed by other two other mountains.

Pricestavern · 04-29-2012, 10:35 AM

Another windy day here on Rattlesnake. Looking towards Wolfboro watching the huge swells roll by. A Marine Patrol boat motored/drifter slowly by heading south, intermittently visible atop the crests and disappearing into the troughs. If it doesn't abate a little this afternoon we may not make it back to NY for work on Monday. As you may imagine, we are rooting for the wind. Our 20' Key West is very sea worthy, but with the water temp being what it is, if things go south it will happen quickly and we wouldn't last long. Besides, I wouldn't want to ruin Marine Patrol's Sunday.

tis · 04-29-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Geneva Point

As I was driving on the highest part of Moultonborugh Neck Road yesterday afternoon my wife noticed one of the mountains looking north in the distance was completed snowed capped. Just wondering if anyone can confirm for me that it was Mount washington?

We saw Mt Washington from Rte. 28 in Alton this morning and it is indeed snow capped! Very pretty.

RLW · 04-29-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

The wind was pounding the shoreline at Lake Shore Park this morning at sunrise. Ice was forming on the rocks and bushes.

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Your fun with your camera is sure our pleasure. Love your photos.
While here may I ask if you have been by the Osprey nest to see how they are doing and if they took residence in the new nest.

Jeanzb1 · 04-29-2012, 06:23 PM

We left south Florida on Friday at 4:30 a.m. and arrived at the lake at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. 1,550 miles. We cheered and clapped as the first glimpse of the lake came into view on Route 11 (snow-capped Mt. Washington included!) Today the wind is really wicked, which makes it feel even colder than the 44 degrees showing on our thermometer. eeeekkkkkk! So now we're ready for the summer sunshine!!!!! (But in case you can't tell, we're very happy to be back, regardless of the weather!!!)

Rattlesnake Gal · 04-30-2012, 05:49 AM

Welcome home Jeanzb1!

So far this morning looks great! No wind. Yesterday started this way too and in an instant the blow started once again.

Hope it is a great day for a cruise!

Prices Tavern, did you stay marooned on the island to play hookie today?

WinterHarborGirl · 04-30-2012, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Geneva Point

As I was driving on the highest part of Moultonborugh Neck Road yesterday afternoon my wife noticed one of the mountains looking north in the distance was completed snowed capped. Just wondering if anyone can confirm for me that it was Mount washington?

I believe what you are seeing is Mt. Washington...My husband and I look over there every time we come by to see if there is snow!!!!!

riverat · 04-30-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RLW

Your fun with your camera is sure our pleasure. Love your photos.
While here may I ask if you have been by the Osprey nest to see how they are doing and if they took residence in the new nest.

Check this video out.
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04-27-2012, 07:01 AM	#1
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,212 Thanks: 2,377 Thanked 5,265 Times in 2,045 Posts	Windy Ride! It was one heck of a windy ride this morning coming in from Welch!! We had 3' foot waves this morning going into Glendale and most likely 4+ footers in the broads. Winds are not expected to diminish until early tomorrow (Saturday) night. If your coming up for the weekend, be prepared for the wind! Be safe! Dan

04-27-2012, 07:04 AM	#2
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	Dan From what I saw it is going to be windy all weekend and below normal temps to boot. Frost warning through Sunday as well. Be safe. __________________ "better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, then a long life spent in a miserable way.."

04-27-2012, 08:27 PM	#4
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,212 Thanks: 2,377 Thanked 5,265 Times in 2,045 Posts	Wind Still Real Bad We came back out to the island after work late this afternoon. We left the Glendale docks around 6:00 P.M. We hit 4'+ waves as soon as we rounded the corner near Belknap point. All the way out to Welch the waves were the worse I have seen other than during last years hurricane. We made it to the island safely and without incident in my Manitou tritoon. I would not have attempted it in my Eastern 22'. It's 9:30 P.M. now and the winds have only got worse with speeds averaging 20 MPH and gusting to 30 mph on my weather station. I don't think I will be trolling for salmon in the morning!! To those who decided not to come out for the weekend, I don't think you will be missing much! Hope everyone has a great weekend wherever you end up! Dan Last edited by ishoot308; 04-27-2012 at 09:02 PM.

04-28-2012, 09:57 AM	#7
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Crazy Windy this morning! The wind was pounding the shoreline at Lake Shore Park this morning at sunrise. Ice was forming on the rocks and bushes. Attached Images __________________ "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

04-29-2012, 10:35 AM	#10
Pricestavern Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Valencia, Spain (formerly Rattlesnake Isle) Posts: 388 Thanks: 135 Thanked 142 Times in 82 Posts	Windy Sunday Another windy day here on Rattlesnake. Looking towards Wolfboro watching the huge swells roll by. A Marine Patrol boat motored/drifter slowly by heading south, intermittently visible atop the crests and disappearing into the troughs. If it doesn't abate a little this afternoon we may not make it back to NY for work on Monday. As you may imagine, we are rooting for the wind. Our 20' Key West is very sea worthy, but with the water temp being what it is, if things go south it will happen quickly and we wouldn't last long. Besides, I wouldn't want to ruin Marine Patrol's Sunday.

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04-27-2012, 06:17 PM	#3
Lakepilot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 446 Thanks: 70 Thanked 57 Times in 40 Posts	I was out today in the boat and the waves were 4' with a short period. Really cold and nasty. I was south of Wolfeboro, with the wind coming all the way down the broads.

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04-28-2012, 07:14 AM	#6
kchadw Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Palm Bay, Fl., N. H. in my m/home Posts: 30 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Looked on the Littleton web cam this morning and its snowing up there...sounds like Ole Man Winta just doesn't want to let go with the winds on the lake and snow up north...Still ok to plant the peas but not the maters... The lake still looks nice without the ice..!

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04-29-2012, 07:30 AM	#8
Geneva Point Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 67 Thanks: 14 Thanked 30 Times in 18 Posts	As I was driving on the highest part of Moultonborugh Neck Road yesterday afternoon my wife noticed one of the mountains looking north in the distance was completed snowed capped. Just wondering if anyone can confirm for me that it was Mount washington?

04-29-2012, 07:56 AM	#9
Sal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 311 Thanks: 103 Thanked 169 Times in 53 Posts	Confirmed. There's a big old house at the corner of Moultonborough Neck Road and Ferry Road. The view behind the house is of the White Mountains and, depending on conditions, you can see Mt. Washington clearly, framed by other two other mountains.

04-29-2012, 06:23 PM	#13
Jeanzb1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 552 Thanks: 628 Thanked 176 Times in 95 Posts	Fa-fa-fa-freezing! We left south Florida on Friday at 4:30 a.m. and arrived at the lake at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. 1,550 miles. We cheered and clapped as the first glimpse of the lake came into view on Route 11 (snow-capped Mt. Washington included!) Today the wind is really wicked, which makes it feel even colder than the 44 degrees showing on our thermometer. eeeekkkkkk! So now we're ready for the summer sunshine!!!!! (But in case you can't tell, we're very happy to be back, regardless of the weather!!!)

04-30-2012, 05:49 AM	#14
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Wicked West Wind Welcome home Jeanzb1! So far this morning looks great! No wind. Yesterday started this way too and in an instant the blow started once again. Hope it is a great day for a cruise! Prices Tavern, did you stay marooned on the island to play hookie today?

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