Ice-in Watch 2006

[Quilt Lady]

Originally Posted by Rick

If you have trouble understanding this don't worry my chemistry students had trouble also!

Very well stated and understandable. It's a much better answer than . . . "it gets very cold and then a miracle happens"!

[FLAG!]

so here's how we prepared ourselves for fishing last weekend when the ice was questionable...

Rope, life jackets, and UV protection sunglasses...

[pparisi133]

Does anyone know how Minge Cove looks as far as snowmoblile access from the marina off 11D out to Rattlesnake Island? We were going to come up today and take a look but mother nature changed our plans. I'm worried we're not going to get a good picture of what's going on now that there going to be 6"+ of snow on the lake.....Thanks!

[DRH]

Originally Posted by pparisi133

Does anyone know how Minge Cove looks as far as snowmoblile access from the marina off 11D out to Rattlesnake Island? We were going to come up today and take a look but mother nature changed our plans. I'm worried we're not going to get a good picture of what's going on now that there going to be 6"+ of snow on the lake.....Thanks!

When you refer to the "marina off 11D", are you referring to the Minge Cove Marina? That's actually off Minge Cove Rd., not 11D.

We saw several snowmobiles going between Minge Cove and Treasure Island yesterday. The ice thickness in that area is reportedly about 6" on average, but the thickness varies widely.

HOWEVER, there are still some large areas of open water along the Gilford shoreline between Ellacoya State Park and the Belknap Point Motel. As of yesterday, the largest area of open water stretched from the shoreline near the Belknap Point Motel more than 3/4 of the way out to Welch Island. That large area of open water is visible in the following photo, taken yesterday from Lincoln Park:




Further up the lake, yesterday there was a large area of open water between Meredith Bay and Governor's Island, and extending over toward The Weirs, which is visible in the following shot:



Moral of the story ... while certain sections of the lake may be safe for snowmobiling, many areas are not safe at this point. If you decide to venture out, make absolutely sure the ice you will be travelling over is safe. Today's snowfall will make that determination more difficult, so be VERY careful out there.

[ghfromaltonbay]

The Babes on Sleds and the rest of us snowdancers finally got the right steps. We have over a foot of snow here in northern NJ, heading toward the 18" mark. Hope this much makes it all the way to the lake. Looks like it is supposed to stop here in the late afternoon, although the snowfall has tapered off a bit. We even had thunder + lightning overnight. According to the newscast the storm is following Rte. 95 up the coast toward New England. Can't wait to get to Alton Bay next Saturday and see the Babes on Sleds in action!

[upthesaukee]

Forecast for the lakes region is approx 3-6 inches. Long range has temps on Wed Thurs Fri in the 40's with rain on Friday .

DRH, here's a similar pic taken from just west of the Condo's.


DRH, we must have travelled the same road at different times

[ghfromaltonbay]

I feel your pain, UTS. The temps are supposed to hit the 50's here by Thursday. I'm hoping that the long range forecast is wrong -- a lot can happen between now and Friday.

[DRH]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

DRH, here's a similar pic taken from just west of the Condo's. ... we must have travelled the same road at different times

Excellent shot, upthesaukee. It really shows how large that area of open water is.

[Skip]

DRH,

What's the weather over your way today? Not seeing much talk of the storm here, wondering how or if it is building up on the ice at all?

Skip

[upthesaukee]

I just went up to McGraths and there is about 2.5 inches on the ground in my yard (just above Keywadin park & Sandy Point area), and the end of the bay has some snow on it, but it is mainly just blowing around. Big fear I have is that it will cover the really thin areas, such as the "current area" of the river that was open to beyond the Pavillion just a few days ago. Ditto with thin areas in and around bubblers.

[DRH]

Originally Posted by Skip

DRH, What's the weather over your way today? Not seeing much talk of the storm here, wondering how or if it is building up on the ice at all?
Skip

We have not gotten much snow so far in today's storm. It's hard to give an accurate accumulation figure due to the blowing, but at this time I would estimate we have about 2" - 3" on the ground. Judging by the weather radar updates, the snow will probably taper off in the next couple hours. It's snowing heavily right now, so if the storm lingers we may get a few more inches. Most of us were hoping for a lot more snow! There really hasn't been any snowmobiling season here yet this winter.

[Skip]

Originally Posted by DRH

...We have not gotten much snow so far ... There really hasn't been any snowmobiling season here yet this winter...

Ditto here, only put 75 miles on the new sled....I even splurged this season for a pair of Collett Communicators for me & the boss, they work great from the living room to garage!

My fear with this light covering is the eager beavers getting back out there and going through the ice again, like the scenario we had several weeks ago. Its been real bad up Pittsburg way, with a number of sleds into the water, especially around areas like upthesaukee just mentioned!

Supposed to warm up mid week but long range is for more very cold weather and possible stormy pattern commencing around the arrival of next weekend.

Still hoping to get enough snow/freeze to sled over the mountain and down to your bay to say hello to you & the missus, Mee-n-mac also owes me a tall tale & ale or two also....but we're quickly running out of winter here!

Stay warm,

Skip

[jrc]

You guys are going to have to come south. We've got at least 15" in Hollis and the cornfields are already buzzing with snow machines.

[Skip]

Originally Posted by jrc

You guys are going to have to come south. We've got at least 15" in Hollis and the cornfields are already buzzing with snow machines.

That's what I've been seeing all day on the telly!

Maybe I'll have to bring the new sled to work tomorrow, work's just down the road from one of the Rockingham Junction trails....if the diehards haven't already blown the snow off the old rail beds already!

[upthesaukee]

Our yard is a little bit sheltered from the wind, and there was right at 3 inches in several locations in the yard at 7PM when I went out and shovelled. Of course, our plow guy doesn't plow until we get 4 inches, and of course he came by at 8!!!!! I knew I shudda waited!

[fatlazyless]

Here in Waterville Valley, where snow is spelled $now, all we got was about one inch or less. Just enough to cover the grass and leaves but not enough to reopen all the cross country ski trail's that have been closed for two weeks.

Yesterday, there were about five suv's and trucks about a half a mile out in Center Harbor Bay, out on the ice. Yesterday the ice was all solid, looking from South Bear Island to Governor's Island to Timber Island but no one was out on the ice.

Maybe Wal-Mart will volunteer to truck snow from Central Park, Manhattan to Waterville Valley just like they helped out the Katrina victims with medical supplies..........now that makes sense!

[pparisi133]

Thanks, DRH and Upthesaukee.....I was hoping for more promising news, but it is what it is. Yeah, it's probably Minge Cove Road. I'm not that familiar, but I know we park on a dead end and go onto the lake through a marina which I believe to be in Minge Cove. Then we shoot out between Sleepers and ?? to get to Rattlesnake. We've never had a problem before, but I sure don't want there to be a first time.

Thanks again.

[Island Girl]

We received a lovely snow cover of 15" in Clinton, MA yesterday.... and my sled is in NH.. who knew?

Be careful in Minge Cove... a dock bubbler at the end of the cove as you go into the channel is making the ice thin... additionally the inlet that runs into the side of Minge Cove is still pouring water in... making for moving water and thin ice on the side of the channel..

Basically the ice can be thin on both the left and right sides coming out of Minge Cove.

The Babes will try to redirect the dancing to ice making and very cold weather. The coming forecast is not promising so we are turning the music up louder and dancing faster!

IG and the Babes on Sleds

[Weirs guy]

Thanks DRH and UPTHESAUKEE for the pics of the open water, sure doesn't look that big from my place.

We got 1" of snow at the Weirs, maybe some of you guys from down south can bring up some this weekend, after Fridays forcasted rain that is.

[DRH]

We just finished clearing our driveway and stairs, and it appears we got about 2" on average here. Strange, as it snowed all day, but that's all it amounted to. Very light and fluffy.

[tricia1218]

Here in Northern MA, the same thing, the news reports 17 inches in my town, there is no way there is 17 inches of snow out there. All this talk about a blizzard, it looked more like light snow to me.

Maybe the coast caught the brunt of the storm, at most we had heavy snow for 30 minutes in the afternoon. I would guess less than 12 inches. Where are they measuring snow fall from, resenlty plowed banks?

[gtxrider]

[QUOTE=DRH]We have not gotten much snow so far in today's storm. It's hard to give an accurate accumulation figure due to the blowing, but at this time I would estimate we have about 2" - 3" on the ground. Judging by the weather radar updates, the snow will probably taper off in the next couple hours. It's snowing heavily right now, so if the storm lingers we may get a few more inches. Most of us were hoping for a lot more snow! There really hasn't been any snowmobiling season here yet this winter.[/QUOTE

I think the babes have the steps down but their aim is off. Pull the snow north where it is supposed to be. Some areas around here got close to 2 feet of the white stuff. Record snow in New York City. Gee, perhaps they let snow mobiles in Central Park?

And of all days my snow blower gave me trouble. I'm up to my @#& in snow.