02-27-2006, 11:27 AM
[cool][#0000ff]I don't think the ice thickness is decreasing much in the warmer temps. It is still getting cold enough at night to refreeze the slush and the drilled holes. It was about 19 degrees when we hit the ice at 7 AM and warmed up to 49 when we left at 4.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There is still a solid 6" to 8" of lake ice, under about 3" of frozen slush. The last snow covering is melting/slushing fast and the surface will probably be slick in the mornings soon, unless the Tuesday storm adds some more white stuff.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The ice was grumbling and groaning a lot yesterday and there were lots of small cracks developing. As I mentioned, there is a big pressure ridge across the north end now, and maybe more on the way. The edges are still solid. No need for planking yet.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There is still a solid 6" to 8" of lake ice, under about 3" of frozen slush. The last snow covering is melting/slushing fast and the surface will probably be slick in the mornings soon, unless the Tuesday storm adds some more white stuff.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The ice was grumbling and groaning a lot yesterday and there were lots of small cracks developing. As I mentioned, there is a big pressure ridge across the north end now, and maybe more on the way. The edges are still solid. No need for planking yet.[/#0000ff]
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