Deer Creek

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[cool][#0000ff]I did a drive by on my way back from Starvy yesterday. Looks like the whole lake is mostly capped...but a lot of the ice looks scary...with thin spots and some big cracks and pressure ridges. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There is a big open spot at the north end of the island but it is otherwise ringed with ice. Not sure how thick.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Rainbow bay looked solid but there is a big new crack running NW from the shore to the rock point.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Saw evidence of some holes drilled a short ways offshore just west of the island boat ramp.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Wallsburg bay is mostly capped but open water out in front of the ramp. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Didn't see anybody on the ice anywhere late in the afternoon.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]With that thin new ice a couple of things can happen. A few cold nights can finish the capping and thicken the protected areas. A few warmer days with a bit of wind can rip off whatever ice there is. Weather forecast for the next week does not look like ice-making conditions.[/#0000ff]
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