Shifting winds during the night and morning have resulted in the various icebergs becoming separated finally. They are now drifting as individuals in the lake. Several of them are still blocking the path of the MOUNT to the southeast of Black Cat Island. However, the SW wind ahead of the approaching cold front hasn't gotten strong enough to fight the SE lake breeze entirely. This has resulted in alternating SE-SW winds which are keeping the lake stirring and the icebergs moving in circles. The motion combined with the heat of the day (still a few hours away) is melting them rapidly.
The water temp has risen to 43 today at the surface and remains 39 underneath.
The temperature at the WeatherCam rises a few degrees every time the wind comes from the SW and falls when it kicks back to the SE. It's been a very topsy-turvy day for temps here, with a high of 66 so far. In Laconia and Plymouth the noontime temp is up to 75, and Rochester has already hit 80. The highest can be expected about 3 p.m.
Tonight, winds will shift into the NW behind the cold front. It is a weak front, so we're not expecting a huge temp drop tomorrow. NWS has updated tomorrow and Friday temps to 70.
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