Snow on thin ice?

[CB34]

With the forcasted snow this weekend, what are your thoughts on how this might effect the thin ice already on some of the lakes?

I am a little bummed that it might make for poor ice conditions.

[CrappieAttitude]

I would say that depending on where you on in the state, the snow will have a great affect on the ice conditions. I know up here we have already had postings of 4-6" of ice on smaller lakes and bays. This week has been a good ice making week for us. Our forcast calls for 2-5 inches of snow, so chances are it wouldn't have a huge affect. On the same note less ice down south + 6-10" of snow = Sketchy conditions.

Regardless if you venture out, make your own judgment call and check your own ice. It is going to vary way to much on size of lake, amount of snow on the lake and how good the week was for you in making ice.

Good luck and be careful!

CA

[CNCMike]

The one thing to look forward to is the high winds. I know they don't help make ice, but they will keep some of the snow from covering the ice. At least a little. But I too am concerned. Could really mess things up.

[CrappieAttitude]

Good Call on the wind. Another variable that I forgot to mention in my first post.

CA

[Zdaddy76]

One saving grace is the the temps aren't going to be above freezing at all for the next week so that snow at least won't turn to water or slush.

---Zdaddy

[Timber]

With heavy snow on the ice, it forces water up onto the ice thru cracks, etc. and causes a layer of slush that can remain for a long time. The snow insulates it from freezing. You may get multiple layers of ice, slush, ice, and snow.

[GRAND DAD]

Very ugley !!!!!

[mojocatt]

I'm more concerned about the moisture content of the snow and the wind speed.

Heavy, wet and little wind would be undesirable.

Dry powder with decent wind would be good, as the snow cover would help hold temps down in the weeks to come.