Once we get past this weekend, temps will have highs in the 20's through next Sat, and lows in the mid to upper teens. Should help the ice formation, and thickening. With all due respect to those who would be coming up from NJ, Mass, PA, etc...the amount of people who would be coming to the Winterfest is far smaller than the fishing derby, and we have a little luxury as far as postponing or not. By the way, AANH is still hopeful of having their fly-in, and the "airport manager" is still hopeful of having the "airport open". He just wants to have some thicker ice before he: 1. brings his truck on the ice to plow; and 2. sets in place an action that encourages pilots to land their planes on ice that has to be safe for their weight individually as well as in a group parked on the ice.
Keep happy, and cold, thoughts
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