Ice out was declared at 10:30 April 3rd. The last ice disappeared from Holden Shore as the wind cranked up overnight so the small chunks around yesterday changed back to the liquid form. Nancy Gilbert was the closest to the time and date. Nice guessing! It is a rather nasty …
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 Cate Island. The broad area free of ice touches Stamp …
There was about 6 inches of snow that came down on the 23rd and there was one day of XC skiing before it melted. By the 26th, the lake had gone back into melting mode. Presently, plenty of ice exists but because most of the shores are free of ice, …
The deadline for submitting guesses officially closed on Sunday, March 8th at 11:59pm. Want to guess the day and time the ice on the lake goes out? Now is your chance. The Ice Out Contest will be in last year’s format. The exact time and date of guesses won’t be …
It was cold last night and was around 15 degrees on the morning of the 22nd. It is supposed to be cold again tonight and there may be snow coming on Monday night. It doesn’t look like the ice will go out for at least a few days. At the …
The ice is still on the lake although it is thinning. Smith River, however, has been melted for quite awhile and may never have completely frozen. Here are a few pictures from the air of the Smith River and Crescent Lake. These were taken on March 9th so they are …
It is the middle of March and it has been warm. Snow hasn’t fallen in any measurable amount for about a month although we have gotten quite a bit of rain. It has hit 60 degrees and the snow on south facing hills is gone. Swampy areas are starting to …
The Winter has continued along the path that it has taken since December. There are cold days and then warm. The cold can be bitter cold with a piercing wind but two days later it is back to temperatures in the 30’s or low 40’s. Then, a warm front comes …
The Wentworth Watershed Association is planning to expand the trail in the Brewster Heath. The present trail has a few nice view points and many people seem to be enjoying it even in winter based on the tracks in the snow. The expansion of the trail will add another loop …
It is most definitely winter now. While the temperature rises and falls and only a few below zero mornings have greeted us, winter is still the dominant force. Most of the swampy areas are now frozen so the Heath is skiable as long as you watch out for open areas …
