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Old 04-13-2014, 08:26 AM   #90
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Post A strong wind makes all the difference...

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft View Post
Yes IG color does give us a good hint as to what is going on. I have posted this in prior years, from Minnesota but lake ice is lake ice. It is normal for the last stage go quickly with a strong wind, leaving those clinking "ice candles". We are quite a ways from that but lots of bright sunny days can make quick work.

http://www.minnesotawaters.org/group...lake-ice-melts


A close-up of one "ice candle" resting on a 2x4—more "ice candles" in the background:
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