Official 2013 Ice-Out Thread - Page 4

Bear247 · 04-14-2013, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear Island South

Us too, just finshed our lunch...Quesadillas from the Wineing Butcher.

Always a great choice for lunch on the island...

Jebmoo · 04-14-2013, 06:49 PM

Couldn't get in at Minge Cove, couldn't get in at Rattlesnake Island landing. Paid $ 20.00 to get in at Faye's Boat Yard. Clear boating to the eastern broad end of Rattlesnake. Nice quiet evening on the Island last night with the noise of the loons in the background. Found a deer leg, thinking coyote have been on the island.
Our dock and others were iced in, we forced our way in through the ice.

codeman671 · 04-14-2013, 07:28 PM

We launched at noon from Glendale and it was clear sailing out to Mark and all around. There was a wide band of broken ice in Smith Cove at noon, but by 3pm when we came back in it was completely gone-no sign of it anywhere. It was like someone just vacuumed it up.

Alton bay still had a decent area of ice out towards the mouth.

The water is on and the season has begun.

dippasan · 04-14-2013, 08:08 PM

So I'm on St John Virgin Islands and I cant beleive I'm looking at pics of Winni ice out. I want to be there so bad.
Snorkeled today and had afternoon apps and cocktails at the High Tide restaurant. This is an unbelievable place but i had to get on line to check ice out progress.

Winni is tugging at me

Diver Vince · 04-15-2013, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dippasan

So I'm on St John Virgin Islands and I cant beleive I'm looking at pics of Winni ice out. I want to be there so bad.
Snorkeled today and had afternoon apps and cocktails at the High Tide restaurant. This is an unbelievable place but i had to get on line to check ice out progress.

Winni is tugging at me

WOW..Caneel Bay is a very beautiful area. Just a testament to the seductive powers of Winni!

Bear Island South · 04-15-2013, 05:30 AM

Our dock is in...good day to call ice-out

Island Girl · 04-15-2013, 05:37 AM

The lake looks clear this morning. The flyover will tell if the mouths of Alton Bay and Wolfeboro Bay are still locked. Come on, Dave, time to go for a ride. If you take pictures, (i loved the last series), please snap one of Minge Cove, West Alton Marine, Smith Cove, etc. these were pretty locked up on Saturday and the people who store their boats in those marinas would be most appreciative to see if they can get their boats out.

IG

Island Girl · 04-15-2013, 05:44 AM

It looks like Wolfeboro still has a large berg floating around. Should dissipate today. I lost the ice-out contest.

IG

Formula260SS · 04-15-2013, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Island Girl

The lake looks clear this morning. The flyover will tell if the mouths of Alton Bay and Wolfeboro Bay are still locked. Come on, Dave, time to go for a ride. If you take pictures, (i loved the last series), please snap one of Minge Cove, West Alton Marine, Smith Cove, etc. these were pretty locked up on Saturday and the people who store their boats in those marinas would be most appreciative to see if they can get their boats out.

IG

Ran out to Rattlesnake from the landing yesterday (had to break some ice) Minge still has ice in the channel, the marina is open. Everything around Rattlesnake / Sleepers is wide open. The landing should be wide open now, the Minge channel may take another day or two. Seemed like a lot of ice around Barndoor and into Wolfeboro, Alton bay should be wide open to the broads in a few days.

Accipiter290 · 04-15-2013, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Formula260SS

Ran out to Rattlesnake from the landing yesterday (had to break some ice) Minge still has ice in the channel, the marina is open. Everything around Rattlesnake / Sleepers is wide open. The landing should be wide open now, the Minge channel may take another day or two. Seemed like a lot of ice around Barndoor and into Wolfeboro, Alton bay should be wide open to the broads in a few days.

You had me at "Sleeper's"

PaugusBayFireFighter · 04-15-2013, 07:38 AM

Not that it matters for "ice out" declaration, but Paugus Bay is ice free except for the area where all of yesterday's blown ice bunched up. Everything blew SSW into the area behind the Margate and Eastern Shores. I wouldn't want to have a dock in that area. The Margate's ice bubblers were running, trying to deflect any ice away from their docks.

AC2717 · 04-15-2013, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by PaugusBayFireFighter

Not that it matters for "ice out" declaration, but Paugus Bay is ice free except for the area where all of yesterday's blown ice bunched up. Everything blew SSW into the area behind the Margate and Eastern Shores. I wouldn't want to have a dock in that area. The Margate's ice bubblers were running, trying to deflect any ice away from their docks.

Thank you for the update PBFF
I hope our docks are ok, we have the main dock on pilings that stays in and fingers that crank up from it, and then we have pilings out in front of it as well two years ago we had to have oen redriven becasue the ice bascially ripped it out but better than than the main part of the dock

Do you mean the area after the margate down near spinnaker cove though? I hope you do

Winnisquamguy · 04-15-2013, 07:52 AM

I was at the Margate yesterday meeting inlaws and all the ice was on there beach , docks, etc as PPFF stated nothing down by Irwins.Hope this helps!

Gatto Nero · 04-15-2013, 07:59 AM

I can tell you from where I sit that the Mount couldn't make it's rounds just yet. Here is a photo from my dock that shows ice still packed in from Black Cat to the Beavers and 3 Mile. 3 Mile is at about 11 O' Clock and the Beavers are just past 12

PaugusBayFireFighter · 04-15-2013, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by AC2717

Thank you for the update PBFF
I hope our docks are ok, we have the main dock on pilings that stays in and fingers that crank up from it, and then we have pilings out in front of it as well two years ago we had to have oen redriven becasue the ice bascially ripped it out but better than than the main part of the dock

Do you mean the area after the margate down near spinnaker cove though? I hope you do

Not Spinnaker, the corner of the bay where White Oaks, Lake Street and WB Blvd meet.
AC, I drove right down into to the condos in Eastern Shores. I didn't want to get out and walk between condos so I couldn't see any dock damage. It was really bunched up back there but the lake is dead calm. Hopefully there's no problems for anyone.
The two previous springs ice drifted into our docks and heaved them. This year we got lucky on the north end of the bay. I think it's safe to remove the ice circulators on this end.

Island Girl · 04-15-2013, 11:24 AM

These beautiful photos show our lovely lake... with ice. Oh, how I wish I were out there.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater
Thanks Dave

IG

webmaster · 04-15-2013, 11:36 AM

Today's ice report with pictures from Emerson Aviation:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...6851023&type=1

BroadHopper · 04-15-2013, 12:17 PM

I have been busy this weekend, so no boat ride. Temperature should be in the 70's toward the end of the week, I'm looking forward to going out.

CateP · 04-15-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dippasan

So I'm on St John Virgin Islands and I cant beleive I'm looking at pics of Winni ice out. I want to be there so bad.
Snorkeled today and had afternoon apps and cocktails at the High Tide restaurant. This is an unbelievable place but i had to get on line to check ice out progress.

Winni is tugging at me

You're not the only Lakes Region person in St. John now. There are some folks from Wolfeboro there too. We were there the last week in Feb.

riverat · 04-15-2013, 05:08 PM

We did a shakedown cruise today from downing's to the mouth of Alton bay, all clear.

Island Girl · 04-15-2013, 05:17 PM

It looks like all of the lake ice ended up in Wolfeboro Bay.... it just won't go out!!!!

IG

Newbiesaukee · 04-15-2013, 05:19 PM

I'm in Reykjavik, Iceland...no ice in the water, but it's the ocean

Can't wait until next month and the Lake.

HellRaZoR004 · 04-15-2013, 07:06 PM

http://www.wmur.com/escape-outside/P...y/-/index.html

It's coming

Grady223 · 04-15-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Island Girl

It looks like all of the lake ice ended up in Wolfeboro Bay.... it just won't go out!!!!

IG

Just like 2001 when Ice Out was in May!?

Swanpoint guy · 04-15-2013, 07:24 PM

Downer days on the east side. Warm days, docks in, and nice cruse from Thustons to our side past blackcat island. Only ice is in my drink!!!

Greene's Basin Girl · 04-16-2013, 01:32 AM

I picked today for ice-out. I guess I won't be winning the contest.

webmaster · 04-16-2013, 11:26 AM

Today's Ice-Out report with pictures:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...6851023&type=1

Island Girl · 04-16-2013, 01:42 PM

Tuesday afternoon's report...........

Emerson Aviation

38 minutes ago

Just returned from this afternoon's flight. Wolfeboro Bay still has ice in it. The winds are out of the South packing it in there. It has melted and broke up the larger pieces. The next 12-24 hours will be, I predict, "Ice Out"

Just Sold · 04-16-2013, 01:49 PM

You can see the ice packed in around the docks in Wolfeboro and the rain will help melt it even more.

Fish-E · 04-16-2013, 02:26 PM

2013 Merrymeeting Lake Ice-Out, Tuesday, April 16, 1:35 PM

There were a few stubborn ice sheets that held on until today, especially in Pleasant Cove where they were protected from the wind. The wind and waves finally moved them and they blew to the eastern shore by late morning.

http://mmlake.org/

NICE!!!!

Island Girl · 04-17-2013, 05:01 AM

Let the season begin.... please...

I loved what Silver Sands says on their ice out page... no ice out yet, but we are boating anyway!!!!

We are coming to the lake... ready or not.

IG

Bear Island South · 04-17-2013, 05:20 AM

Looks like the ice is gone from Wolfeboro.

Island Girl · 04-17-2013, 07:00 AM

Emerson declared ice out around 6:53am.

Ice-Out Declared
4-17-2013
6:53 am

DavidAE · 04-17-2013, 07:01 AM

Just returned from our early morning flight and the last hold out, Wolfeboro Bay, the ice has melted and Ice out on the big lake is Official at 6:53AM this morning. Spring now can be had in NH and the Lakes Region. Thank you all for all your support.

CoastalWx · 04-17-2013, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidAE

Just returned from our early morning flight and the last hold out, Wolfeboro Bay, the ice has melted and Ice out on the big lake is Official at 6:53AM this morning. Spring now can be had in NH and the Lakes Region. Thank you all for all your support.

Nice! Let the fun begin.

jetlag100 · 04-17-2013, 07:42 AM

Ice out declared.....bring on summer!!!

Bear Island South · 04-17-2013, 08:09 PM

I am still amazed of the transformation that happens on this big lake in such a short time frame...remember it was only two months ago we were waiting to call ice-in.
Heading up on Friday to officially start the 2013 season.

Island Girl · 04-17-2013, 09:14 PM

And it feels so good.

IG

two_girls · 04-18-2013, 03:27 PM

Lake Winnipesaukee Ice-Out, Analyzing The 127 Years Of Data — To Celebrate Yesterday’s, i.e., April 17, Ice-Out For 2013.
http://nhlife.wordpress.com/2013/04/...-out-for-2013/

I did some quick analysis. One thing I quickly noticed is that people don’t pay enough attention to LEAP YEARS. In terms of days into the year, March 23 & March 24 are both 82 days in — depending on whether it is a leap-year or not. So to say that last year was the earliest ice-out is wrong in a way.

You can read this blog post for some number crunching for ice-out on Lake Winnipesaukee. Enjoy!

Grove84 · 04-18-2013, 07:35 PM

We are soooo excited about Ice Out, Last year we purchased our very 1st Formula and the week after suffered a major setback as a family where we went from elation to mourning, and putting life in perspective. Meaning we can always enjoy the lake and the wonderful people we know there, but life is fleeting, and you need to spend it with the ones you love. For us ice out is about paying remembrance to the ones we have lost and elation of the ones we still get to share the beauty of the lake with the ones we hold close, friends and family.

RLW · 04-19-2013, 11:48 AM

soupyjr8, I just noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends.
Hope you enjoy wonderful summer months.

snowflake · 04-19-2013, 01:30 PM

When I see the fire boat in Wolfeboro Bay I know summer is on the way!

04-14-2013, 06:49 PM	#302
Jebmoo Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ice out Couldn't get in at Minge Cove, couldn't get in at Rattlesnake Island landing. Paid $ 20.00 to get in at Faye's Boat Yard. Clear boating to the eastern broad end of Rattlesnake. Nice quiet evening on the Island last night with the noise of the loons in the background. Found a deer leg, thinking coyote have been on the island. Our dock and others were iced in, we forced our way in through the ice. Attached Images

04-14-2013, 08:08 PM	#304
dippasan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hooksett NH and Sleepers Isl Posts: 383 Thanks: 275 Thanked 179 Times in 76 Posts	Goin' crazy So I'm on St John Virgin Islands and I cant beleive I'm looking at pics of Winni ice out. I want to be there so bad. Snorkeled today and had afternoon apps and cocktails at the High Tide restaurant. This is an unbelievable place but i had to get on line to check ice out progress. Winni is tugging at me __________________ Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity

04-15-2013, 05:30 AM	#306
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	Our dock is in...good day to call ice-out Attached Images

04-15-2013, 05:37 AM	#307
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Overnight The lake looks clear this morning. The flyover will tell if the mouths of Alton Bay and Wolfeboro Bay are still locked. Come on, Dave, time to go for a ride. If you take pictures, (i loved the last series), please snap one of Minge Cove, West Alton Marine, Smith Cove, etc. these were pretty locked up on Saturday and the people who store their boats in those marinas would be most appreciative to see if they can get their boats out. IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

04-15-2013, 05:44 AM	#308
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Wolfeboro Ice It looks like Wolfeboro still has a large berg floating around. Should dissipate today. I lost the ice-out contest. IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

04-14-2013, 07:28 PM	#303
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,360 Thanks: 210 Thanked 764 Times in 448 Posts	We launched at noon from Glendale and it was clear sailing out to Mark and all around. There was a wide band of broken ice in Smith Cove at noon, but by 3pm when we came back in it was completely gone-no sign of it anywhere. It was like someone just vacuumed it up. Alton bay still had a decent area of ice out towards the mouth. The water is on and the season has begun.

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04-15-2013, 07:38 AM	#311
PaugusBayFireFighter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 837 Thanks: 361 Thanked 674 Times in 264 Posts	Not that it matters for "ice out" declaration, but Paugus Bay is ice free except for the area where all of yesterday's blown ice bunched up. Everything blew SSW into the area behind the Margate and Eastern Shores. I wouldn't want to have a dock in that area. The Margate's ice bubblers were running, trying to deflect any ice away from their docks. Attached Images

04-15-2013, 07:52 AM	#313
Winnisquamguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Winnisquam, NH Posts: 613 Thanks: 419 Thanked 163 Times in 115 Posts	I was at the Margate yesterday meeting inlaws and all the ice was on there beach , docks, etc as PPFF stated nothing down by Irwins.Hope this helps! __________________ "I'd rather be ridin than rolling"

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04-15-2013, 07:59 AM	#314
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 696 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	Not Out Yet I can tell you from where I sit that the Mount couldn't make it's rounds just yet. Here is a photo from my dock that shows ice still packed in from Black Cat to the Beavers and 3 Mile. 3 Mile is at about 11 O' Clock and the Beavers are just past 12 __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero Last edited by Gatto Nero; 04-15-2013 at 08:31 AM.

04-15-2013, 11:24 AM	#316
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Still some places locked in These beautiful photos show our lovely lake... with ice. Oh, how I wish I were out there. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater Thanks Dave IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

04-15-2013, 11:36 AM	#317
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,434 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 440 Thanked 3,726 Times in 824 Posts	Today's ice report with pictures from Emerson Aviation: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...6851023&type=1

04-15-2013, 12:17 PM	#318
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Boat is in! I have been busy this weekend, so no boat ride. Temperature should be in the 70's toward the end of the week, I'm looking forward to going out. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

04-15-2013, 05:08 PM	#320
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	We did a shakedown cruise today from downing's to the mouth of Alton bay, all clear. __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

04-15-2013, 05:17 PM	#321
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Wolfeboro It looks like all of the lake ice ended up in Wolfeboro Bay.... it just won't go out!!!! IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

04-15-2013, 05:19 PM	#322
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,349 Thanks: 922 Thanked 569 Times in 295 Posts	I'm in Reykjavik, Iceland...no ice in the water, but it's the ocean Can't wait until next month and the Lake. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

04-15-2013, 07:06 PM	#323
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	http://www.wmur.com/escape-outside/P...y/-/index.html It's coming

04-15-2013, 07:24 PM	#325
Swanpoint guy Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CT & Moultonboro NH Posts: 27 Thanks: 14 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Wrong side of the lake Downer days on the east side. Warm days, docks in, and nice cruse from Thustons to our side past blackcat island. Only ice is in my drink!!!

04-16-2013, 01:32 AM	#326
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	I picked today for ice-out. I guess I won't be winning the contest.

04-16-2013, 11:26 AM	#327
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04-16-2013, 01:42 PM	#328
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Must be a deep freeze in Wolfeboro Harbor Tuesday afternoon's report........... Emerson Aviation 38 minutes ago Just returned from this afternoon's flight. Wolfeboro Bay still has ice in it. The winds are out of the South packing it in there. It has melted and broke up the larger pieces. The next 12-24 hours will be, I predict, "Ice Out" __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

04-16-2013, 01:49 PM	#329
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	You can see the ice packed in around the docks in Wolfeboro and the rain will help melt it even more. Attached Images __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata Last edited by Just Sold; 04-16-2013 at 03:13 PM.

04-16-2013, 02:26 PM	#330
Fish-E Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 11 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	2013 Merrymeeting Lake Ice-Out, Tuesday, April 16, 1:35 PM 2013 Merrymeeting Lake Ice-Out, Tuesday, April 16, 1:35 PM There were a few stubborn ice sheets that held on until today, especially in Pleasant Cove where they were protected from the wind. The wind and waves finally moved them and they blew to the eastern shore by late morning. http://mmlake.org/ NICE!!!!

04-17-2013, 05:01 AM	#331
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Will it be today? Let the season begin.... please... I loved what Silver Sands says on their ice out page... no ice out yet, but we are boating anyway!!!! We are coming to the lake... ready or not. IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

04-17-2013, 05:20 AM	#332
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	Looks like the ice is gone from Wolfeboro. Attached Images

04-17-2013, 07:00 AM	#333
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Ice-Out Declared this morning!!!! Emerson declared ice out around 6:53am. Ice-Out Declared 4-17-2013 6:53 am __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade Last edited by Island Girl; 04-17-2013 at 07:06 AM. Reason: changed time

04-17-2013, 07:01 AM	#334
DavidAE Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meredith, NH on Saddle Hill Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 69 Times in 8 Posts	Ice Out Declared! Just returned from our early morning flight and the last hold out, Wolfeboro Bay, the ice has melted and Ice out on the big lake is Official at 6:53AM this morning. Spring now can be had in NH and the Lakes Region. Thank you all for all your support.

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04-17-2013, 07:42 AM	#336
jetlag100 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Revere, Massachusetts and Moultonborough, N.H. Posts: 311 Thanks: 228 Thanked 79 Times in 50 Posts	Ice out declared.....bring on summer!!!

04-17-2013, 08:09 PM	#337
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	I am still amazed of the transformation that happens on this big lake in such a short time frame...remember it was only two months ago we were waiting to call ice-in. Heading up on Friday to officially start the 2013 season.

04-17-2013, 09:14 PM	#338
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	We are on the island? And it feels so good. IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

04-18-2013, 03:27 PM	#339
two_girls Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 4 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Lake Winnipesaukee Ice-Out, Analyzing The 127 Years Of Data Lake Winnipesaukee Ice-Out, Analyzing The 127 Years Of Data — To Celebrate Yesterday’s, i.e., April 17, Ice-Out For 2013. http://nhlife.wordpress.com/2013/04/...-out-for-2013/ I did some quick analysis. One thing I quickly noticed is that people don’t pay enough attention to LEAP YEARS. In terms of days into the year, March 23 & March 24 are both 82 days in — depending on whether it is a leap-year or not. So to say that last year was the earliest ice-out is wrong in a way. You can read this blog post for some number crunching for ice-out on Lake Winnipesaukee. Enjoy!