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- Windy, Very Windy
Temperatures held steady today in the low 20s. Steady was the wind as well out of the northwest. Gusts? No it’s whipping out there. I didn’t see it, but I know there was some cleat less soul out there that took a ride with that wind today. It’s not really out of hand if we had… Read more: Windy, Very Windy - Slick Out Der
Ice is now measuring 8 plus inches. We’ve had numerous reports of shifting ice as it expands and pushes pressure cracks up and breaks ice around it. It’s likely we’ll soon be measuring a foot and heavier machines will be running around out there. This afternoon I was able to find favorable places to cross pressure cracks… Read more: Slick Out Der - Heaves Be Back!
The heaves are back and likely here to stay and grow. Overnight single digits pushed those pressure cracks up again. As that ice heaves up it’s leaving a void behind exposing open water right down to the bottom of the lake. Expect open areas of water along these treacherous avenues. Ramps are a must to… Read more: Heaves Be Back! - Heaves Be Gone
January 3rd 2025 All the heaves from pressure cracks we had on the bay since the warm up have settled down. Now with this cold snap they’ve frozen up pretty solid. Be it walking or light machines, most are crossing with ease. Until this changes, the Kipling Launch and the Yellow & Red Gate Accesses… Read more: Heaves Be Gone - Thicker Than Before
January 2nd, 2025 Many anglers are walking out and some light machines are moving about the upper bay. Snowmobiles or walking are certainly the most favorable way to get across these pressure cracks. Ice is gaining thickness by the minute. A light flurry of snow today gave us a new look. From glare ice to glare ice… Read more: Thicker Than Before
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