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I am not sure about the fishing derby but there will be good ice for a while yet ....below zero wind chill tonight ... I will post here if I get any info on the derby ....
Wind chill does not affect ice growth like it does our skin. Whatever the air temp is, thats what we are working with. But your right theres lots of ice and it will be safe for quite a while.
Wind will cause ice to freeze, or grow, at a faster rate; given air temps below freezing. It removes the heat at a quicker rate. Does not change the freezing point or temperature, but will speed the ice development by taking away heat at a faster rate. Lots of research out there on that.
Didnt argue that Phil. My only point, "wind chill" is a human factor. If the wind chill is -20 but the air temp is 15*, wind may help get theice surface temp down to 15* faster, but once there. Thats it.. its still just gonna be 15*, just not to our skin..
I was wondering if anyone could give me an ice condition update on cranberry lake for friday, sat and sunday. I have a trip planned to go pike fishing with some buddies, we were planning on going right off the public beach, thank you any info is greatly appreciated, it is a 3.5 hour drive for me.
Anyone preparing for the derby, take note, they have dropped the water and it has affected a lot of the bays, around Waddington/Coles Creek are gonna be really tough to get on/off with a machine, or in general.. its a few feet drop from the bank down and its glare ice.. if you can, go and scout before derby day so you know how to tackle it.
Website for derby confirms it is on.