Dry Spring

Merrymeeting · 04-24-2016, 11:04 AM

Several years ago, some members organized a snow dance to bring in some snow. It's time to get the band together for a rain dance! While most, if not all of the lakes in the area are full, I don't expect that to last if we don't get a good rain soon.

We went for a walk on the Cotton Valley Rail Trail this morning. A portion of it runs along the Smith River in Wolfeboro. The river is at July/August levels, pretty much just a trickle. Normally at this time of year it is overflowing it's banks.

Only a few days of rain showing in the 10-day forecast, and all with a less than 50% chance of precipitation. Start dancing!

PENIVISA · 04-24-2016, 06:56 PM

Once all the boats get put in the water will rise

SIKSUKR · 04-26-2016, 09:17 AM

This spring has not been that dry, down around 1-2 inches. The reason for the low streams is more because of a low snow year and hence no snow to melt. Don't wish for rain just yet.

nhcatrider · 04-26-2016, 09:29 AM

I was out hiking over the weekend and noticed that the entire forest was like a tinderbox. Very dry, too dry for this time of year. Today's rain will help, but we need a good slow soaker that lasts a couple of days.

Merrymeeting · 05-04-2016, 06:23 AM

OK, you can stop dancing now.

jeffk · 05-04-2016, 10:16 AM

I agree that the low snow amounts received and therefore little melt amounts is the primary cause. The forecast for Center Harbor is for a chance of rain 8 out the next 10 days. I don't mind a little extra rain but I hope it gets back to normal precipitation by June.

These things tend to work themselves out over time.

MDoug · 05-04-2016, 12:21 PM

Too much rain!!
Black mold growing on the deck now. I plan to use bleach on it. Any other suggestions?

ishoot308 · 05-04-2016, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MDoug

Too much rain!!
Black mold growing on the deck now. I plan to use bleach on it. Any other suggestions?

Powerwash....no bleach required...

Merrymeeting · 05-04-2016, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MDoug

Too much rain!!
Black mold growing on the deck now. I plan to use bleach on it. Any other suggestions?

First heard about this stuff in another thread on the forum. Has worked great for us for things that would get green or black mold.

A forum search would probably discover the prior thread.

http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...ngpla_18508736

Found the prior threads...

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ghlight=forget

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ight=moss+roof

Little Bear · 05-04-2016, 04:11 PM

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04-24-2016, 11:04 AM	#1
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	Dry Spring Several years ago, some members organized a snow dance to bring in some snow. It's time to get the band together for a rain dance! While most, if not all of the lakes in the area are full, I don't expect that to last if we don't get a good rain soon. We went for a walk on the Cotton Valley Rail Trail this morning. A portion of it runs along the Smith River in Wolfeboro. The river is at July/August levels, pretty much just a trickle. Normally at this time of year it is overflowing it's banks. Only a few days of rain showing in the 10-day forecast, and all with a less than 50% chance of precipitation. Start dancing!

04-24-2016, 06:56 PM	#2
PENIVISA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 51 Thanks: 29 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	The Lake will rise! Once all the boats get put in the water will rise

04-26-2016, 09:17 AM	#3
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	This spring has not been that dry, down around 1-2 inches. The reason for the low streams is more because of a low snow year and hence no snow to melt. Don't wish for rain just yet. __________________ SIKSUKR

05-04-2016, 12:21 PM	#7
MDoug Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 342 Thanks: 116 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts	Rain and Black mold Too much rain!! Black mold growing on the deck now. I plan to use bleach on it. Any other suggestions?

04-26-2016, 09:29 AM	#4
nhcatrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 167 Thanks: 19 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts	I was out hiking over the weekend and noticed that the entire forest was like a tinderbox. Very dry, too dry for this time of year. Today's rain will help, but we need a good slow soaker that lasts a couple of days.

05-04-2016, 06:23 AM	#5
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	OK, you can stop dancing now.

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05-04-2016, 10:16 AM	#6
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,162 Thanks: 205 Thanked 431 Times in 248 Posts	I agree that the low snow amounts received and therefore little melt amounts is the primary cause. The forecast for Center Harbor is for a chance of rain 8 out the next 10 days. I don't mind a little extra rain but I hope it gets back to normal precipitation by June. These things tend to work themselves out over time.

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Little Bear Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 579 Thanks: 124 Thanked 247 Times in 133 Posts	Here's another good product: https://30secondscleaners.com

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