Warmer weather this weekend

[JVCIII]

Hi All

I am looking for some feedback/opinions on what the ice conditions will be considering temps in the 40's are forecasted for this weekend. From what I hear the ice is about 6 - 8 inches thick now. How much will be lost and will it be safe to go.

Thank you

[FishingNewEngland]

I just checked weather.com and only see Friday going above 40. Every night will be below freezing as well. I think we'll be fine.

[xjma]

You guys think we'll be alright??  I saw potential high 40s on Saturday, but you never know, every station is different and they all change their tune by the minute.  I need to do some wrenching on one of my jeep Saturday but was hoping to be able to get out on some ice on Sunday....but didn't like that high 40s forecast.  Hope it's safe!! 

There is really only one way to know for sure though.

[fishermantim]

6"+ of black ice, some "insulating" snow on top of that, and temps heading up into the 40's.
If anything, we'll just have a sloppy, slushy cover over that 6"+ of black ice.
Unless it rains, the ice will be safe this weekend. Just wear your waterproof boots and bring your creepers as well!

[drl823]

Gona be a great weekend to be out there....I gotta work

[pikeking]

The only thing that is gonna happen is, I'm going fishing!!!
It might melt some of the snow on the ice but the ice will be just fine. Don't worry!!!

[nalegtx]

everyone freaks out when it is warm out for 1 2 even 3 days... it needs to be well above freezing durring the day and above freezing at nights to do any damage . The forecast is changing. not gonna be as warm as they figured not for as long. 1 maybe 2 days at best above 40 degrees and then its back in the 30's. the night time lows are going to hover anyway between 18 and 29 so no worries there....just relax it's not even halfway through January and everyone is worried about a Thaw./....lol 8)

[JVCIII]

Thanks for the input everyone.

For the record I m not freakin out 
I just want to be safe especially since I am going with a group and there will be kids there. 

Anyways there is no need to take a swim before my weekly bath on Sunday

So thanks again for the advice and good luck getting the big ones to all my compatriots here on the Shanty.

[FishingNewEngland]

I'll be out Monday taking another chance at a pike. 

[fishermantim]

Also for the record, we have a "January thaw" EVERY year. It usually last a couple of days and just ends up turning the snow cover to mush, which freezes over and creates those lovely "pockets" we all break through, thinking we're on thin ice, only to realize it's just a crust.

[drl823]

I'll be out Monday taking another chance at a pike. 

snow or possibly a little rain on Monday postpone it to Tues and I'll go with ya 

[paqman]

there will be no ice left on Sat.
Friday will be the last day to ice fish

[FishingNewEngland]

snow or possibly a little rain on Monday postpone it to Tues and I'll go with ya 

Wish I could but have to be back to work.

[JDiPerrio]

there will be no ice left on Sat.
Friday will be the last day to ice fish

LMAO, The ice wont melt at all nothing to worry about and most of the places I have been fishing latly have had around 8 inches on them so even if we lose .00001 of an inch you'll be fine

[FishingNewEngland]

there will be no ice left on Sat.
Friday will be the last day to ice fish

Won't you be on your private waters anyway? 

[paqman]

Won't you be on your private waters anyway? 

yes, so don't even think about trying to catch my pike 

[FishingNewEngland]

yes, so don't even think about trying to catch my pike 

Pray to whatever pike gods you pray to the Monday will be my day.

[paqman]

Pray to whatever pike gods you pray to the Monday will be my day.

You and MLK will be in my thoughts, with a pond shiner in one hand and ...uh I better leave that alone