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2008 Ice-out Status


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Check out the link to the historical averages and earliest/latest ice outs.

Most of the northern lakes have a historical late ice clear date that is past this years opener eek.gif. If it dosen't warm up soon and add some rain we could be pushing it on some of the northern lakes.

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 Originally Posted By: mnfishinguy
Check out the link to the historical averages and earliest/latest ice outs.

Most of the northern lakes have a historical late ice clear date that is past this years opener eek.gif. If it dosen't warm up soon and add some rain we could be pushing it on some of the northern lakes.

I havent looked at data; but by the Willmar area Green & Diamond both have at least 34" of ice yet, My 2006 calander has me catching crappies off the dock April 6th and 2007 March 28 iceout first crappies April 14th.No way this year the Ice is SOLID
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We've got the same thing goin here Sparce, still have a solid 2 to 2.5 feet of good ice on the lakes around st. cloud, little watab in st joe had 26" as of friday, don't think it's going any where soon. \:\(

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Regarding last years open water March 28th. As I recall, it was 81 degrees march 26th last year. I played hookie, and went golfing that day... and I believe it was in the low 60's the day before.

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We had the wind but I dont see any ice busted up yet. crazy.gif Better get some warm days to help. 34 degrees does not melt the ice very fast. Budd lake is only 3 days away from setting a record! grin.gif 10 more days and the ice will start to disappear from the metro south, I hope. blush.gif

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Saint Cloud should open up within a week or two for the most part, drove out past Pearl yesterday and the ice is at least 6-10 feet out from shore for the most part, around one of the streams that flows into it it's wide open around it, grand is close to the same status. My guess is April 23 for the majority of lakes to open up, the warm weather, rain, and wind predicted for this week should help get rid of it in a hurry

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Brainerd Area lakes are sure dark............but 99% ice covered for the most part. Gull is a bit open near rivers, and inlets. Going to be pushing it for opener.

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