Temps and Snow

[CNY Tim]

Won't be long boys and will be on top of some ice here in NY!

[CNY Tim]

Took a drive by the lake at lunch today and the right side of the boat launch had some skim ice and the backsets were tight almost to the main channel. I didn't see any ice near the winter entrance. There still dropping water as the main gate is wide open and ripping.

[CNY Tim]

Were getting socked with lake effect snows again, there was 5 to 6" in the driveway and a buddy of mine that lives in Lee just north of Rome got 12" plus. I don't think this will effect the large lakes but the smaller lakes and ponds that were starting to set-up will be hurting. Better to be safe than sorry...

[Scenic]

We dread getting snow like that here in MN on early ice as well. We are making good ice here the last few days but I would really like to see some below zero weather to help this along. Pretty soon we will be on the ice.

[CNY Tim]

Mother Nature does like to play her games in the snow belt and play them well. Fingers crossed for the weekend....

[Scenic]

Heck it has been much colder in Iowa then in Minnesota the last week. I am hitting it next weekend up here.

[CNY Tim]

Snow machine is kicking again in the northeast 4 more inches on the ground and it's still coming down with wind gusts. Who knows now when will be able to get out... It's depressing :^(

[Bussman]

Go north!! I am! LOL

[CNY Tim]

George your already north, LOL. That's what "Z" said anyhow. Gimme a call 315-330-3134. I'm ready if there's good ice.

[CNY Tim]

George I talked to "Z" and the snow that we got in central and southern NY did in the small lakes that were starting to set up around here. Will try for late this week but most likely next weekend, fingers crossed anyway.

[Scenic]

You may just have to come west there Tim!!! We are crossing our fingers that the snow holds off for a bit here. I just want to see some good ice first.

[north shore]

Aboard again. Now if this snow would stop.

[CNY Tim]

Hey there North Shore and where have you been hiding? Only kidding bub... Busted my kiester this morning for the better part of two hours, yes more snowblowing, roof raking and snow blowing again. Still have some automotive stuff to do in the garage this afternoon. Sunday will be pre loading day for ice fishing, a practice run so to speak. Making sure all the stuff is in the right places. Looking forward to testing the new JB Tackle stuff too.

Jeff- It's down right depressing but were pretty resilient here we just have to catch a break... Don't know if the old Dodge Caravan could make it out west and my wife Rosa would throw me out if I took her van, darn college loans., but that's how it goes. I know your bustin hump there at work, enjoy yourself next weekend can't wait to read your report when you get back, catch one for me will ya

[CNY Tim]

Looks like 4" of new snow predicted for today, it's coming down heavily here now, we picked up a dusting to an inch or so during the over night with an ice crust in between which made the drive to work a little hairy.

[CNY Tim]

Delta Lake Report - Checked out the lake today and across the lake inside the point that is across from Stokes there was two guys fishing. Upon further investigation they went out from the beach earlier that morning as there tracks were pretty much filled in with snow. Walked down by the Ranger Station on the winter entrance side down the stairs to the lake and walked out about 15 yards and drilled a hole with my auger and stuck the tape measure down and to my surprise 5.5 to 6" of ice 3" black with 2.5" to 3" of white ice, a dusting of snow and then a 1/4" ice crust and 3" of wet snow on top. I did however look a little further out and saw a wet spot but from what I could see looking out the winter entrance to the channel it looks good for the weekend. Just be careful and check with a spud after the 2nd point going out...