Author Topic: Optimistic... (Read 3246 times)

quack · « **on:** Nov 01, 2018, 02:32 PM »

I know we've been burned on these forcasts before but we can hope!

https://weather.com/forecast/national/news/2018-10-30-november-winter-temperature-outlook-the-weather-company

tank81 · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 01, 2018, 05:31 PM »

well news 8 in grand rapids just predicted on a snowier and colder winter, they were spot on last year with their prediction

Bucket Rump · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 01, 2018, 05:54 PM »

So long as it gets colder before snowier.... heavy snow before good, thick ice does not usually bode well for safe conditions.

Iceassin · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 01, 2018, 06:27 PM »

Quote from: tank81 on Nov 01, 2018, 05:31 PM

well news 8 in grand rapids just predicted on a snowier and colder winter, they were spot on last year with their prediction

I saw that too. Now all we have to do is wait....and hope.

DR.SPECKLER · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 02, 2018, 02:02 PM »

I take it day by day..i will believe it when I see it.hope for cold first to get a good solid 4" or more of black ice before the heavy snowfall screws it up like every year in Allegan co.sorry but im not optimistic after the last bunch of short icefishing seasons.ice,thaw,ice,heavy lake effect snow,thunderstorms,thaw and repeat..

DLB · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 02, 2018, 02:37 PM »

Not to worry. I sold my snowmobile so there will be plenty of ice.

DR.SPECKLER · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 02, 2018, 02:46 PM »

Quote from: DLB on Nov 02, 2018, 02:37 PM

Not to worry. I sold my snowmobile so there will be plenty of ice.

or plenty of snow!!lol

bart · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 02, 2018, 03:08 PM »

I'm a pessimist... either I'm right or very pleasantly surprised.

Iceassin · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 02, 2018, 03:22 PM »

I'm sorry to disappoint you pessimists, but this optimist says we will have fishable ice...in December...in SW Michigan...count on it. By the way, under any other circumstances, I'm a realist.

bart · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 02, 2018, 04:47 PM »

Fishable ice... in December. I'll be pleasantly surprised!

Iceicemike · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 03, 2018, 01:30 PM »

Quote from: DLB on Nov 02, 2018, 02:37 PM

Not to worry. I sold my snowmobile so there will be plenty of ice.

Thank you lol

Swift · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 04, 2018, 09:04 AM »

Quote from: Iceassin on Nov 02, 2018, 03:22 PM

I'm sorry to disappoint you pessimists, but this optimist says we will have fishable ice...in December...in SW Michigan...count on it. By the way, under any other circumstances, I'm a realist.

It hasn't been all that uncommon over the past 10-15 yrs to have fishable ice in December. Problem is it tends to vanish nearing the New Year and doesn't recover all that well from a safety stand point. Put me in the optimist group with a healthy dose of reality tossed in, it'll be what it will be.

DLB · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 04, 2018, 02:03 PM »

Quote from: DR.SPECKLER on Nov 02, 2018, 02:46 PM

or plenty of snow!!lol

Yeah....that would be my luck. Tons of snow and the bay frozen completely over. Two days after selling it my wife saw me looking at used sleds. Walked out of the room mumbling to herself while shaking her head.

Iceicemike · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 04, 2018, 08:09 PM »

Lol
I'm debating to buy newer or fixing up my 73 evinrude quietflite

chilly-willy · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 05, 2018, 01:57 AM »

Well all I can say is the great lake are cold already! and ready to freeze!! I think the highest temp I seen on huron was top temp of 50*f?? most of its 48*f to 44*f and dropping.. well 32*f minus 48*f is 16*f difference.. wich is not much to go to walk on hard water.. in the shallows of sag bay there looking at 40 to 44 temps cause the shallower water cooled faster..

Just looking at lake temps have not even looked at lake michigan yet.. dont fish there much that was dang cold in June-july though.. also inland lakes are shallower then great lakes.. so they freeze early then the deeper lakes.. so keep that in mind.. we wI'll probably be on solid ice very soon.. but if it last that's the other question??

Hoserman · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 05, 2018, 07:58 PM »

Well being as I live in Grayling which has become the coldest place in the lower peninsula over the years, I'll say we will have good ice first week in Dec. Starting Friday the temps will drop like a rock. Highs for the week will be in the 20's. Love the sound of a good pressure crack!

Oscoda Ice · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 06, 2018, 02:50 PM »

Yup, bottom is dropping out here on Friday. We'll ride out some river fishing for Atlantics & Steelhead... then transition for some Whitefish & Walleye at the mouth. Hoping for a better season than last year.

-Kyle

Iceassin · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 07, 2018, 04:30 PM »

Starting Friday and the 5 days following look to be a step in the right direction...high's in the 30's, lows in the 20's with little snow. Can we say Dec.1st.

DR.SPECKLER · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 07, 2018, 04:52 PM »

that's being a little too optimistic.i predict dec 22nd or later..

Iceassin · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 07, 2018, 05:00 PM »

Quote from: DR.SPECKLER on Nov 07, 2018, 04:52 PM

that's being a little too optimistic.i predict dec 22nd or later..

I'll meet you half way Doc...Dec 14...my birthday.

quack · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 08, 2018, 04:14 AM »

Well December 3rd is my birthday, and it's happened before... But I'll refrain from taking any guesses, I never seem to be very close when I do

SHaRPS · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 08, 2018, 06:17 AM »

Quote from: quack on Nov 08, 2018, 04:14 AM

Well December 3rd is my birthday, and it's happened before... But I'll refrain from taking any guesses, I never seem to be very close when I do

December 3rd for me as well quack. Happy birthday in advance.

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 08, 2018, 11:44 AM »

Quote from: DR.SPECKLER on Nov 07, 2018, 04:52 PM

that's being a little too optimistic.i predict dec 22nd or later..

I am with Doc. Probably the day after Christmas.

Icefisher40 · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 12, 2018, 10:15 AM »

My favorite lake is locked up and had animal tracks in the snow on top.

This weekend (Sunday to be exact) would tie the earliest I’ve ever been on the ice in Michigan.

Iceicemike · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 12, 2018, 11:31 AM »

Really! What part of state? How big of lake? Not asking for names just curious

Icefisher40 · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 12, 2018, 12:44 PM »

Upper Peninsula

<50 acres.

Hoserman · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 12, 2018, 10:18 PM »

Won't be long. Low for tonight will be 17, and 20's for tomorrow. Small lakes here will start to skim over soon.

quack · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 13, 2018, 06:28 AM »

I've already seen some canals, ponds, and even smaller shallow lakes partially and fully skimed over a couple of mornings. All south of 96

Iceassin · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 14, 2018, 06:13 PM »

Quote from: quack on Nov 13, 2018, 06:28 AM

I've already seen some canals, ponds, and even smaller shallow lakes partially and fully skimed over a couple of mornings. All south of 96

Same here yesterday...near the Allegan/K'zoo county line. Temps are supposed remain steady for the next week...highs around 40, lows in the 20's, dusting of snow now and then. The wind is what's killing it though...needs to calm down.

compli123 · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 14, 2018, 08:26 PM »

Can't wait for tomorrow's NOAA Climate Prediction Update
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/seasonal.php?lead=2

I'm hoping for a big change toward a more frigid forecast

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