An inch or so of snow fell on the great ice and it got a bit above freezing. It was still possible to skate but all the cracks were hidden so you could catch a skate in them and when…
Peter Goodwin
Great Skating But Now a Bit of Snow
The skating has been great. The ice boats have been flying and people with skates and sails have been having a great time. A few pressure ridges are still a problem and some open water between Stamp Act and Cate…
Great Ice, Rain, Might Be Great Ice Again
When there isn't snow to play with, sometimes there is nice ice. People started to get out on the ice around the 8th of January and by the 10th, the ice was about 5 inches thick. (That is what I…
Happy New Year – May It Be Better than 2020
The New Year has begun and the lake has now refrozen. The ice is very thin so travel on it is not possible except along the edges where if you break through, you get your feet wet instead of drowning.…
Ice Out (You Didn’t Guess Right) and a Storm Update
The ice on the lake really wasn't that thick going into the Christmas storm and the west wind on the 26th got rid of most of the ice on the lake. Well, then, there is a chance to get back…
Read More Ice Out (You Didn’t Guess Right) and a Storm Update
Ice Out Part 3 March 28 & 29 Updated with video link
The morning of the 28th of March was calm and sunny although it clouded up by noon. The calm winds were good for flying a drone and the views were spectacular. The first picture is of Bass Island looking toward…
Read More Ice Out Part 3 March 28 & 29 Updated with video link