Official 2016 Ice-Out Thread

Steveo · 03-11-2016, 10:43 AM

Does anyone (Upthesaukee?) have an update, or photos of the progress of the ice on Alton Bay. I feel it will be the last to fall for the official ice out.

AC2717 · 03-11-2016, 10:47 AM

I heard it was going to happen on March 20th at 9:22am

meredith weekender · 03-11-2016, 11:04 AM

With a 12 mph wind today and tomorrow and it wont be long at all before its gone. Happy boating !!!!!

JMR · 03-11-2016, 11:09 AM

going up today and will try to get pics

Island Girl · 03-11-2016, 11:41 AM

Once the river open up in front of my house the broads starts to move and break up. While this river may skim over at night, it quickly goes away the next morning. With the ice so thin to begin with, it won't be long before this is all liquid.

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Mink Islander · 03-11-2016, 12:06 PM

Won't be long now....

GMan_NH · 03-11-2016, 12:09 PM

Anyone have updates on 19 mile bay area? Someone really needs to get a webcam in there or convince the Emerson Aviation guys to take some photos in that area. We already know the broads are open and I get tired of looking at Alton Bay and Rattlesnake Island all the time.

Island Girl · 03-11-2016, 12:25 PM

They are doing a fly over tomorrow. Go to http://www.ice-out.com/ to see the most recent images. You might email your request for 19 mile Bay to Bill Hemmel from there.

IG

polarisman14 · 03-11-2016, 01:30 PM

Looking forward to Alton Bay being iced out since the public docks are there. Anyone know when they start putting someone at the Meredith town docks or other launch facilities?

brk-lnt · 03-11-2016, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by polarisman14

Looking forward to Alton Bay being iced out since the public docks are there. Anyone know when they start putting someone at the Meredith town docks or other launch facilities?

What do you mean "putting someone at the Meredith town docks"? Town docks are generally not staffed in any way.

codeman671 · 03-11-2016, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by brk-lnt

What do you mean "putting someone at the Meredith town docks"? Town docks are generally not staffed in any way.

Gilford is staffed, although not this early in the season.

polarisman14 · 03-11-2016, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by brk-lnt

What do you mean "putting someone at the Meredith town docks"? Town docks are generally not staffed in any way.

Sorry, the public launch ramp at the meredith town docks. They generally staff it with someone to collect the $20 non-resident launch fee and ask about aquatic nuisance prevention, etc. I just was wondering if it was something Memorial day weekend and after, weekends only, etc.?

...Either that, or I've been giving money to some random guy with a clipboard at the picnic table for the last few years

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brk-lnt · 03-11-2016, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by polarisman14

Sorry, the public launch ramp at the meredith town docks. They generally staff it with someone to collect the $20 non-resident launch fee and ask about aquatic nuisance prevention, etc. I just was wondering if it was something Memorial day weekend and after, weekends only, etc.?

...Either that, or I've been giving money to some random guy with a clipboard at the picnic table for the last few years

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I don't trailer my boat, so I'm not an authority on this, but it was my understanding that you can launch/retrieve anytime during normal boating season. If there is someone onsite and they are collecting money, maybe you have to pay them, but the absence of that person doesn't mean you can't use the ramp.

Or, maybe I have the wrong understanding.

polarisman14 · 03-11-2016, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by brk-lnt

I don't trailer my boat, so I'm not an authority on this, but it was my understanding that you can launch/retrieve anytime during normal boating season. If there is someone onsite and they are collecting money, maybe you have to pay them, but the absence of that person doesn't mean you can't use the ramp.

Or, maybe I have the wrong understanding.

Yeah I would assume that any of the public access ramps would have a gate across them if there were certain times of the year you weren't allowed to use them (like the one at Winnisquam). I was just asking if there were times of the year one could avoid the launch fee

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...Back to the discussion at hand, anyone have any updated pictures of the ports of call of the Mount?

Island Girl · 03-11-2016, 03:59 PM

I have watched my video cam from time to time and the whole lake is moving not just my little river. It's goin'

IG

Bear Island South · 03-11-2016, 04:39 PM

Seeing a lot of movement the past 2 hours

Island Girl · 03-11-2016, 05:38 PM

Move over ice... Water is coming

Blue Thunder · 03-13-2016, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Island Girl

Move over ice... Water is coming

That ice movement looks as if it was doing a number on your dock IG. Is it as bad as it looks?

Island Girl · 03-11-2016, 06:29 PM

Move over ice... Water is coming

Kings Bluff · 03-11-2016, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GMan_NH

Anyone have updates on 19 mile bay area? Someone really needs to get a webcam in there or convince the Emerson Aviation guys to take some photos in that area. We already know the broads are open and I get tired of looking at Alton Bay and Rattlesnake Island all the time.

The webcam labeled Alton Bay is mine. Glad you like it.

Ice out is coming soon. Summer cannot be far behind.

Steveo · 03-11-2016, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kings Bluff

The webcam labeled Alton Bay is mine. Glad you like it.

Ice out is coming soon. Summer cannot be far behind.

What webcam is labeled Alton webcam? The Morin Insurance one isn't working

Just Sold · 03-11-2016, 06:33 PM

Visitde Alton Bay today (1st photo), Toward Rattlesnake Is. from Woodlands Rd Alton (2nd photo) and 3rd break in the ice near the mouth of Alton Bay. Ice is very dark. Won't be long now.

Just Sold · 03-11-2016, 06:36 PM

Shibley's at the Pier deck in Alton is ready and waiting for Ice Out.

DRH · 03-11-2016, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GMan_NH

Anyone have updates on 19 mile bay area? Someone really needs to get a webcam in there or convince the Emerson Aviation guys to take some photos in that area. We already know the broads are open and I get tired of looking at Alton Bay and Rattlesnake Island all the time.

Maybe instead of telling others what they need to do for your personal amusement you should make an effort to seek out the many other webcams that show ice conditions in numerous areas of the lake.

chasedawg · 03-12-2016, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GMan_NH

Anyone have updates on 19 mile bay area? Someone really needs to get a webcam in there or convince the Emerson Aviation guys to take some photos in that area. We already know the broads are open and I get tired of looking at Alton Bay and Rattlesnake Island all the time.

GMan.... Sorry to say 19 and 20 mile Bay have always to go. No open water only around the docks. White ice and some snow along the shore line some open water behind Farm island. Otherwise no open water can be seen. The ice is just starting to turn a light grey. It has been reported that there is still 8 inches of ice out in the bays.

polarisman14 · 03-12-2016, 04:34 PM

^^Does that have an affect on declaration of ice out? I'm not familiar enough with the Mount's route.

I'd be shocked if ice out wasn't declared in the next week. The small lake I am on (of course) is only socked in at the boat launch. A solid half or more of the lake is already open.

radioman · 03-12-2016, 04:46 PM

If you wish to avoid launch fees, simply come up before 7am. Fees in most towns are collected by "cadets who are college kids who are dressed up and assigned to ramps Most work from 7am to 3pm. Fees are not collected by anyone when the boat comes out of the water, regardless of the hour. If you launch after 3

m same applies, but there are ramps like Shep Browns who do collect for the town and they close at 5pm
Before you elect to avoid paying a launch fee do some research into where that money goes!! I can assure you the money is not wasted.

upthesaukee · 03-11-2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Steveo

Does anyone (Upthesaukee?) have an update, or photos of the progress of the ice on Alton Bay. I feel it will be the last to fall for the official ice out.

Ice out halfway to the bandstand yesterday, and the ice is out by Ship Is and Moose, and beyond.

I live here... I am always Upthesaukee.

03-11-2016, 10:43 AM	#1
Steveo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 526 Thanks: 47 Thanked 123 Times in 63 Posts	Alton Bay ice Does anyone (Upthesaukee?) have an update, or photos of the progress of the ice on Alton Bay. I feel it will be the last to fall for the official ice out.

03-11-2016, 10:47 AM	#2
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 755 Thanked 369 Times in 277 Posts	I heard it was going to happen on March 20th at 9:22am __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

03-11-2016, 11:09 AM	#4
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 178 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	today going up today and will try to get pics

03-11-2016, 11:41 AM	#5
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,358 Thanks: 18 Thanked 577 Times in 183 Posts	The lake is on the move Once the river open up in front of my house the broads starts to move and break up. While this river may skim over at night, it quickly goes away the next morning. With the ice so thin to begin with, it won't be long before this is all liquid. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

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Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	View from Mink Island today Won't be long now.... Attached Images

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meredith weekender Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meredith / Manchester Posts: 373 Thanks: 87 Thanked 84 Times in 57 Posts	With a 12 mph wind today and tomorrow and it wont be long at all before its gone. Happy boating !!!!!

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03-11-2016, 12:09 PM	#7
GMan_NH Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whortleberry Island Posts: 8 Thanks: 3 Thanked 11 Times in 3 Posts	Anyone have updates on 19 mile bay area? Someone really needs to get a webcam in there or convince the Emerson Aviation guys to take some photos in that area. We already know the broads are open and I get tired of looking at Alton Bay and Rattlesnake Island all the time.

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03-11-2016, 12:25 PM	#8
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,358 Thanks: 18 Thanked 577 Times in 183 Posts	Aerial Pics tomorrow They are doing a fly over tomorrow. Go to http://www.ice-out.com/ to see the most recent images. You might email your request for 19 mile Bay to Bill Hemmel from there. IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

03-11-2016, 01:30 PM	#9
polarisman14 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 139 Thanks: 37 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	Looking forward to Alton Bay being iced out since the public docks are there. Anyone know when they start putting someone at the Meredith town docks or other launch facilities? __________________ >>>Matt<<< To Tow: 2007 Honda Ridgeline RTL To Float: 1977 MFG Gypsy Star 17 O/B

03-11-2016, 03:59 PM	#15
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,358 Thanks: 18 Thanked 577 Times in 183 Posts	Its still moving I have watched my video cam from time to time and the whole lake is moving not just my little river. It's goin' IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

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Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,358 Thanks: 18 Thanked 577 Times in 183 Posts	blue water is pushing south Move over ice... Water is coming Attached Images __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

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03-11-2016, 06:33 PM	#22
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 1,086 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Visitde Alton Bay today (1st photo), Toward Rattlesnake Is. from Woodlands Rd Alton (2nd photo) and 3rd break in the ice near the mouth of Alton Bay. Ice is very dark. Won't be long now. Attached Images __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

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Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 1,086 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Shibley's at the Pier deck in Alton is ready and waiting for Ice Out. Attached Images __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

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03-12-2016, 04:34 PM	#26
polarisman14 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 139 Thanks: 37 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	^^Does that have an affect on declaration of ice out? I'm not familiar enough with the Mount's route. I'd be shocked if ice out wasn't declared in the next week. The small lake I am on (of course) is only socked in at the boat launch. A solid half or more of the lake is already open. __________________ >>>Matt<<< To Tow: 2007 Honda Ridgeline RTL To Float: 1977 MFG Gypsy Star 17 O/B

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radioman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 217 Thanks: 6 Thanked 75 Times in 50 Posts	Launch Fees If you wish to avoid launch fees, simply come up before 7am. Fees in most towns are collected by "cadets who are college kids who are dressed up and assigned to ramps Most work from 7am to 3pm. Fees are not collected by anyone when the boat comes out of the water, regardless of the hour. If you launch after 3m same applies, but there are ramps like Shep Browns who do collect for the town and they close at 5pm Before you elect to avoid paying a launch fee do some research into where that money goes!! I can assure you the money is not wasted.

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