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Print Page - Ballpark Calculation for next week (after the thaw)
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Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: ratherbefishing on January 06, 2016, 08:42:19 PM
Title: Ballpark Calculation for next week (after the thaw)
Post by: ratherbefishing on January 06, 2016, 08:42:19 PM
Be careful as you make plans for next weekend (January 16th and 17th). Based on some general calculations made from a reference to the 10-day forecast, it look as though we could see as much as 3" forming next week. However, there will also be a good amount of wet snow involved if the lakes don't completely ice out during the coming thaw this weekend.
It's looking like one of those scenarios in which we'd like to have the ice totally wiped out before the next freeze. This would allow for even freezing from the bottom of the sheet. Lake ice is a far cry more stable than anything we'll have forming with a mixture of snow and white ice.
Either way, make sure you observe extreme caution in the coming weeks. The conditions may be hazardous for some time, especially if the ice isn't completely lost. This layer of snow ice will not be structurally sound.
Good fishing, and stay safe!
Ryan
Title: Re: Ballpark Calculation for next week (after the thaw)
Post by: snowcone on January 06, 2016, 10:28:26 PM
I'm with you I would rather see a melt rather than a sloppy freeze
Title: Re: Ballpark Calculation for next week (after the thaw)
Post by: slabslayer on January 07, 2016, 07:29:44 AM
Amen. A slush refreeze is the worst. I stepped thru 10" of that slushy ice before. It becomes very hazardous when that happens.
Title: Re: Ballpark Calculation for next week (after the thaw)
Post by: g on January 07, 2016, 08:18:24 AM
Hopefully the warm up and rain will wipe out the existing ice so it will freeze with strong clear ice. Whatever it does, be sure to use a spud bar and carry your safety gear when you do venture out on the ice.
Title: Re: Ballpark Calculation for next week (Ice Formation Chart Included)
Post by: ratherbefishing on January 11, 2016, 03:37:13 PM
Hopefully the warm up and rain will wipe out the existing ice so it will freeze with strong clear ice. Whatever it does, be sure to use a spud bar and carry your safety gear when you do venture out on the ice.
Well said...
Title: Re: Ballpark Calculation for next week (after the thaw)
Post by: icebucketjohn on January 11, 2016, 05:13:29 PM
Yep, Layered, Honey-Comb type ice is not safe nor fun to walk on.