2018 Ice Out Progress

sum-r breeze · 04-14-2018, 08:21 AM

From the gas dock at MVYC the ice is very gray and there are a couple of fishermen in a 12’Whaler fishing right at the edge of the ice. Those are some hardcore fishing enthusiasts!! Weather looks iffy but gonna try to get some wax on the “Breeze” Won’t be too long...The ice looks weak.

The Breeze
Wave ‘cuz I’ll be wavin’ back

ishoot308 · 04-14-2018, 02:06 PM

The broads are basically slush. Should be breaking up tonight or tomorrow. A good wind would make things go quickly. Here’s a pic...FYI, that’s Welch Island on the left.

Dan

ishoot308 · 04-15-2018, 06:51 AM

With the anticipated 40 mph wind and rain tomorrow, that should take care of a lot of ice!

PaugusBayFireFighter · 04-15-2018, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

With the anticipated 40 mph wind and rain tomorrow, that should take care of a lot of ice!

And possibly a lot of the east facing docks.
Winds will be out of the E., then ENE.
For Paugus Bay that means South Down and Long Bay are in the cross hairs.

jeffatsquam · 04-15-2018, 10:52 AM

10 minutes and counting for my guess. Theres always next year.

8gv · 04-15-2018, 01:34 PM

So the ice will be off tomorrow as I have predicted but...

the weather will be inappropriate for flying so it will not be seen until a few days later.

CoastalWx · 04-15-2018, 02:36 PM

Going to be a little while. Today in the 20s, and should not be too windy tomorrow. The heavy rain will help, but it will take time to break it up.

ishoot308 · 04-16-2018, 02:36 PM

Today's wind has definitely started things moving. The are now very large areas of cracked ice I can see between Welch and Ellacoya with water between them. The open water on the southern side of Welch has definitely extended as well!

Not sure I want to see the ice starting to go out with this crazy wind as I feel a lot of dock destruction would occur.

Dan

SplendidSplinter9 · 04-17-2018, 08:41 AM

Has anyone seen the conditions at Silver Sands boat launch?

Slickcraft · 04-17-2018, 02:34 PM

After yesterday's strong wind I had expected to see the ice broken up between Belknap Point and Welch. Not so

The open water south of Welch has expanded a small amount and there is a bit of open off the west side of Welch. Other than that, ice ice ice crap.

chasedawg · 04-17-2018, 04:43 PM

curious...when was the latest ice out ever recorded? Just got back from spending the winter in Florida. Now getting out of here heading to the BVI's taking folks sailing. Hope when we come back May 1 the ice will be gone. Not sure after yesterday and seeing all the ice out there.

daveschappell · 04-17-2018, 04:48 PM

Looks like May 12, 1888!

https://www.winnipesaukee.com/index.php?pageid=iceout

Eyeboat · 04-18-2018, 07:07 AM

My boat is supposed to hit the water May 12th, maybe I should reschedule

8gv · 04-18-2018, 07:18 AM

Maybe we can redirect the panels from a local solar farm to reflect sunlight onto the ice.

That would melt it!

Wait, that requires sunshine...

nevermind!

Merrymeeting · 04-18-2018, 07:25 AM

It'll start going fast after this weekend. The forecast shows many sunny days with temps in the more seasonal/higher range. Most importantly, the temps will stay above freezing at night for several nights in a row.

AC2717 · 04-18-2018, 07:57 AM

Anyone able to give an update on Paugus Bay?
wanted to put the lifts in this weekend

JADAQ · 04-18-2018, 08:14 AM

Edges on paugus Bay are way out, some spots 30-40 feet.
Still a bunch of ice in the middle but going fast!

Hillcountry · 04-18-2018, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AC2717

Anyone able to give an update on Paugus Bay?
wanted to put the lifts in this weekend

As evidenced by the previous post...this morning at Paugus

Old Sarge · 04-18-2018, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Eyeboat

My boat is supposed to hit the water May 12th, maybe I should reschedule

I would think that you will be fine on May 12th (I am also getting my boat on the 12th-the day MVYC starts valet!). When you do hit the water , early in the year, you may want to keep a look-out for floating debris (ie logs, sticks and pieces of peoples docks etc.).

8gv · 04-18-2018, 09:58 AM

Last fall I told Irwin to splash my boat 4/15.

They know I have no place to put it until our mooring is in.

When the mooring is in place I can ask for my boat and they will have it ready in a day or two. Last year it was four hours after the call.

They have been very good to me.

Eyeboat · 04-22-2018, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Sarge

I would think that you will be fine on May 12th (I am also getting my boat on the 12th-the day MVYC starts valet!). When you do hit the water , early in the year, you may want to keep a look-out for floating debris (ie logs, sticks and pieces of peoples docks etc.).

Sage advice will keep a look out on the bow.

Senter Cove Guy · 04-22-2018, 07:28 PM

Today about 3PM.

Steamboat · 04-23-2018, 08:13 AM

From Birch and Steamboat islands, the ice appears to be gone from the channel south to Gilford. Looking down the Broads past Welch to Rattlesnake, the camera captures no ice. Finally, looking towards Center Harbor, looks like areas of slush.

04-14-2018, 02:06 PM	#2
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,287 Thanks: 2,402 Thanked 5,294 Times in 2,064 Posts	The broads are basically slush. Should be breaking up tonight or tomorrow. A good wind would make things go quickly. Here’s a pic...FYI, that’s Welch Island on the left. Dan Attached Images __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!! Last edited by ishoot308; 04-14-2018 at 03:33 PM.

04-15-2018, 06:51 AM	#3
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,287 Thanks: 2,402 Thanked 5,294 Times in 2,064 Posts	Wind and Rain With the anticipated 40 mph wind and rain tomorrow, that should take care of a lot of ice! __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

04-16-2018, 02:36 PM	#8
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,287 Thanks: 2,402 Thanked 5,294 Times in 2,064 Posts	Wind Today's wind has definitely started things moving. The are now very large areas of cracked ice I can see between Welch and Ellacoya with water between them. The open water on the southern side of Welch has definitely extended as well! Not sure I want to see the ice starting to go out with this crazy wind as I feel a lot of dock destruction would occur. Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

04-17-2018, 02:34 PM	#10
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,310 Thanks: 1,227 Thanked 2,098 Times in 957 Posts	After yesterday's strong wind I had expected to see the ice broken up between Belknap Point and Welch. Not so The open water south of Welch has expanded a small amount and there is a bit of open off the west side of Welch. Other than that, ice ice ice crap. Attached Images

04-17-2018, 04:43 PM	#11
chasedawg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melvin village Posts: 522 Thanks: 512 Thanked 314 Times in 148 Posts	ice out curious...when was the latest ice out ever recorded? Just got back from spending the winter in Florida. Now getting out of here heading to the BVI's taking folks sailing. Hope when we come back May 1 the ice will be gone. Not sure after yesterday and seeing all the ice out there.

04-14-2018, 08:21 AM	#1
sum-r breeze Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Burlington Ma / Laconia NH Posts: 396 Thanks: 155 Thanked 201 Times in 97 Posts	From the gas dock at MVYC the ice is very gray and there are a couple of fishermen in a 12’Whaler fishing right at the edge of the ice. Those are some hardcore fishing enthusiasts!! Weather looks iffy but gonna try to get some wax on the “Breeze” Won’t be too long...The ice looks weak. The Breeze Wave ‘cuz I’ll be wavin’ back

04-15-2018, 10:52 AM	#5
jeffatsquam Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: moultonborough/sandwich Posts: 187 Thanks: 173 Thanked 77 Times in 50 Posts	10 minutes and counting for my guess. Theres always next year.

04-15-2018, 01:34 PM	#6
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,108 Thanks: 64 Thanked 747 Times in 481 Posts	So the ice will be off tomorrow as I have predicted but... the weather will be inappropriate for flying so it will not be seen until a few days later.

04-15-2018, 02:36 PM	#7
CoastalWx Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Going to be a little while. Today in the 20s, and should not be too windy tomorrow. The heavy rain will help, but it will take time to break it up.

04-17-2018, 08:41 AM	#9
SplendidSplinter9 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Has anyone seen the conditions at Silver Sands boat launch?

04-17-2018, 04:48 PM	#12
daveschappell Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Wolfeboro, NH Posts: 50 Thanks: 28 Thanked 21 Times in 12 Posts	Looks like May 12, 1888! https://www.winnipesaukee.com/index.php?pageid=iceout

04-18-2018, 07:07 AM	#13
Eyeboat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	My boat is supposed to hit the water May 12th, maybe I should reschedule

04-18-2018, 07:18 AM	#14
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,108 Thanks: 64 Thanked 747 Times in 481 Posts	Maybe we can redirect the panels from a local solar farm to reflect sunlight onto the ice. That would melt it! Wait, that requires sunshine... nevermind!

04-18-2018, 07:25 AM	#15
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	Next week It'll start going fast after this weekend. The forecast shows many sunny days with temps in the more seasonal/higher range. Most importantly, the temps will stay above freezing at night for several nights in a row.

04-18-2018, 07:57 AM	#16
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,577 Thanks: 755 Thanked 355 Times in 267 Posts	Anyone able to give an update on Paugus Bay? wanted to put the lifts in this weekend __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

04-18-2018, 08:14 AM	#17
JADAQ Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 198 Thanks: 4 Thanked 66 Times in 43 Posts	Edges on paugus Bay are way out, some spots 30-40 feet. Still a bunch of ice in the middle but going fast!

04-18-2018, 09:58 AM	#20
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,108 Thanks: 64 Thanked 747 Times in 481 Posts	Last fall I told Irwin to splash my boat 4/15. They know I have no place to put it until our mooring is in. When the mooring is in place I can ask for my boat and they will have it ready in a day or two. Last year it was four hours after the call. They have been very good to me.

04-22-2018, 07:28 PM	#22
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 600 Thanks: 294 Thanked 431 Times in 142 Posts	19 Mile Bay - Ice Ready To Go Today about 3PM. Attached Images __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.

04-23-2018, 08:13 AM	#23
Steamboat Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Broads Opening From Birch and Steamboat islands, the ice appears to be gone from the channel south to Gilford. Looking down the Broads past Welch to Rattlesnake, the camera captures no ice. Finally, looking towards Center Harbor, looks like areas of slush. Attached Images