Author Topic: It's cold enough but... (Read 6156 times)

taxi1 · « **on:** Dec 03, 2006, 10:06 AM »

It's too windy to make ice!

My ponds formed skim ice last night but once the wind picks up during the day it get's obliterated.

11:05 A.M. right now and it's 19 F.

That means the bigger lakes aren't much better.

fishinfiend · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 03, 2006, 11:30 AM »

i live on a small channel off of lake wawasee, it wont even skim because of wind

taxi1 · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 03, 2006, 03:08 PM »

Quote from: fishinfiend on Dec 03, 2006, 11:30 AM

i live on a small channel off of lake wawasee, it wont even skim because of wind

Yep when the channels won't freeze then it's still to early.

bellmontwrestling · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 04, 2006, 06:53 AM »

no ice on my pond yet. This wind is a bummer! I did see several ponds that were frozen on my way in to work this morning.

Swedish__Pimple · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 04, 2006, 08:11 AM »

Dad-Gone Wind Anyway................ ..........

fishinfiend · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 04, 2006, 09:17 AM »

my channel skimmed over this morning...........keep ing my fingers crossed

taxi1 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 04, 2006, 09:35 AM »

Quote from: fishinfiend on Dec 04, 2006, 09:17 AM

my channel skimmed over this morning...........keep ing my fingers crossed

Good Luck. My big pond skimmed over half way but the wind is supposed to really kick up today which means it will bust it back up.

I see we're supposed to go back to a Pacific air mass by the end of this week.

I say we won't really be on the ice until just after Christmas if things are normal. If it's another goofed up winter it's hard telling.

Holewatcher · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 04, 2006, 12:15 PM »

its cold here in west central in styed at 15 degrees all night long and the weather is going to stay cold for a couple of more days. There was no wind last night and so far none today, maybe just maybe a couple of inches.

PIKEGUY · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 04, 2006, 12:18 PM »

I'll be fishin here in WI on Saturday

crappie66 · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 04, 2006, 01:42 PM »

Patience people. It has only been cold for a few days. Last year it took about 10 days once it got cold to get on the ice. I am sure by the weekend there should be a few places ready. The pond/lake outside had ice yesterday morning and held up. However, I have no desire to ice fish that, I know whats in there, not that exciting. In the picture you are only seeing about 1/6 of it. The little open water you do see is from one of the fountains in it, no matter how cold it gets or how thick the ice is, that area is always open.

Greg2ha · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 04, 2006, 07:29 PM »

Hey Pikeguy!
Don't rub it in man! We would love to go out with you. Just not for a week or so.
Send us a canadian artic blast OK?

taxi1 · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 04, 2006, 08:06 PM »

The pond in front of West Noble High School is frozen over, but yet my pond that is the same size or a little smaller just a quarter of a mile down the road is not. Why? Because there is a woods and middle school buldings that block the wind primarly north and south of the school pond. But my south side has about a 1000 acre farm field that is wide open. Amazing what a difference a little wind or lack of wind can do.

I still think it's early yet anway. We need to wait two or three more weeks.

bellmontwrestling · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 05, 2006, 06:47 AM »

My pond was about 80% froze over this morning. Still windy....

bret · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 05, 2006, 07:14 AM »

My entire pond locked up last night! I was surprised! The wind must have died down late in the night. Have about 1 inch at the edges.

Swedish__Pimple · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 05, 2006, 07:43 AM »

Yea Brett,the wind finally died down,cant get into summit due to a State Park Deer hunt,but I did find a local pond that had 2" in the back cove,and that was last night so today it might all be locked up,hey Asphalt_Kid,if you read ths give me a call,its that pond where we got them pig redears last year,we'll see what we can do to get on there again,its just a matter of time fellows,be careful and dont GO ALONE.......

Jimmy Lang

taxi1 · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 05, 2006, 08:01 AM »

My biggest pond locked up too last night! If we can just get enough thickness before it gets milder this weekend to make it through until the next cold snap I think we'll be in business! I think they're saying low 40's to upper 30's by this weekend into next week with the possiblity of showers.

Some snow on the ground could keep daily highs down or just enough snow on the ice to reflect sunlight but let the ice freeze wouuld be good. $:-\$ Another positive would be snow on the ice that gets melted and then refreezes to add thickness to the ice. Not as good as clear ice but still strong.

crappie rob · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 05, 2006, 02:05 PM »

Had about an inch and a half of ice on Lake George, in Hobart, last night. Did walk on it!!! only about two feet of water, but I was on it. Should be ready by Wednesday, or Thursday. C-ya, Crappie Rob.

fishinfiend · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 05, 2006, 02:09 PM »

my channel off of wawasee froze yesterday morning.. still froze this afternoon almost an inch hopefully soon

The Darkness · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 05, 2006, 04:36 PM »

Quote from: crappie rob on Dec 05, 2006, 02:05 PM

Had about an inch and a half of ice on Lake George, in Hobart, last night. Did walk on it!!! only about two feet of water, but I was on it. Should be ready by Wednesday, or Thursday. C-ya, Crappie Rob.

Keep us informed Rob.
We'll meet up out there soon enough!

Swedish__Pimple · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 05, 2006, 04:41 PM »

I was on today myself,but at a private pond on a inch of ice and it was scary,a couple more days and hopefully we'll be safe,be careful fellows,it happens every year,

Jimmy Lang

bret · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 05, 2006, 07:49 PM »

Hey guys, I checked a protected channel on Lake Tippy today. Walked out to the center...ice was 2 inches. Good, clear solid ice. I'll be trying it real soon.

taxi1 · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 05, 2006, 09:03 PM »

Did you guys see this forecast from Wednesday night into Thursday for as far east as Kosciusko County?

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
401 PM EST TUE DEC 5 2006

...SIGNIFICANT LAKE EFFECT SNOW POSSIBLE LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO
THURSDAY EVENING...

.A COLD UPPER LEVEL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OVER NORTHERN MANITOBA
WILL MOVE SOUTHEAST INTO THE WESTERN GREAT LAKES ON THURSDAY. THE
COMBINATION OF VERY COLD AIR ALOFT AND A FAVORABLE LONG WIND
FETCH OFF THE WARMER WATERS OF LAKES SUPERIOR AND MICHIGAN WILL
SET THE STAGE FOR HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW. THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL IS
EXPECTED ON THURSDAY WITH SNOW GRADUALLY TAPERING OFF THURSDAY
NIGHT.

INZ003>005-014-016-MIZ077-078-060515-
/O.NEW.KIWX.LE.A.0001.061207T0600Z-061208T0500Z/
LA PORTE-ST. JOSEPH IN-ELKHART-MARSHALL-KOSCIUSKO-BERRIEN-CASS MI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MICHIGAN CITY...LA PORTE...SOUTH BEND...
MISHAWAKA...ELKHART... GOSHEN...PLYMOUTH...BR EMEN...WARSAW...
WINONA LAKE...NILES...BENTON HARBOR...ST. JOSEPH...BUCHANAN...
DOWAGIAC...CASSOPOLIS301 PM CST TUE DEC 5 2006 /401 PM EST TUE DEC 5 2006/

...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A
LAKE EFFECT SNOW WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING.

LAKE EFFECT SNOW IS FORECAST TO DEVELOP WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...AND IT IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE INTO THURSDAY. SNOW WILL
GRADUALLY TAPER OFF ACROSS THE REGION THURSDAY NIGHT. SIGNIFICANT
LAKE EFFECT SNOW IS LIKELY WITH TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO
10 INCHES POSSIBLE ACROSS THE WATCH AREA. IN ADDITION TO THE
SNOW...WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS NEAR 35
MPH WILL CAUSE CONSIDERABLE BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF SNOW.

A LAKE EFFECT SNOW WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A LARGE
AMOUNT OF SNOW IN ONLY A FEW HOURS. VISIBILITIES AND DEPTH OF SNOW
CAN VARY GREATLY...IMPACTING TRAVEL SIGNIFICANTLY. SOME MAIN
HIGHWAYS THAT WILL BE AFFECTED INCLUDE INTERSTATE 94...U. S.
6...U. S. 30 AND U. S. 31. THOSE PLANNING TRAVEL OR OUTDOOR
ACTIVITIES ARE URGED TO MONITOR THE LATER FORECASTS FOR POSSIBLE
ADVISORIES OR WARNINGS.

The Darkness · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 05, 2006, 09:32 PM »

I only reading the part about it being cold....that's all I want to see, that's all I'm going to see...

Thanks T1

taxi1 · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 05, 2006, 10:13 PM »

Quote from: The Darkness on Dec 05, 2006, 09:32 PM

I only reading the part about it being cold....that's all I want to see, that's all I'm going to see...
Thanks T1

Yeah but the snow could be a bad thing if there is too much this early. It could insulate the ice and keep it from freezing more significantly. On the other hand if the ice is relatively thin, heavy snow could sink and crack open the existing ice layer, and create a slush ice, which will eventually freeze up if it gets cold enough. This could actually make a thicker more opaque ice.

I guess we will see.

crappie rob · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 06, 2006, 12:49 PM »

Hell No, Don't want the snow!! Sorry to all you avid snowmobilers out there!! 40 degrees today in Hobart, I'm going to go check one of my honeyholes this afternoon. I'm going with the attitude that it's not locked up, so I wont be dissapointed. C-ya, Crappie Rob.

taxi1 · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 06, 2006, 07:30 PM »

Oh man I just looked at the 10 day forcast. 48 both next Wednesday and Thursday.

Let's just hope it's too early and we'll get ice at the normal time just after Christmas!

bret · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 06, 2006, 07:55 PM »

that must be the forecast for Phoenix, AZ

. Check this forecast http://www.crh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?CityName=Warsaw&state=IN&site=IWX It says 40 for wednesday? If it does warm up, I hope the rain stays away!

Bret

frog eyes · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 06, 2006, 08:25 PM »

I've got a buddy that went out to Wolf Lake in Hammond. He said he walked out about 40' in some locked water where it's only 3 ft deep. He said he heard some cracking and went back to land. Let's hope those 40's we're hearing about don't come w/ any wind

bellmontwrestling · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 07, 2006, 06:55 AM »

my pond was reopened yesterday from the sun and wind. It's not going to happen this time!

taxi1 · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 07, 2006, 08:33 AM »

Mine's closed up except where the geothermal discharges and has about an inch of snow on it. It is cold though. Snow that is not too thick could keep it from melting next week. And if the temps are low enough I've seen ice made under snow if it's not too thick. Also snow cover on the ground can keep daytime highs down by relecting sunlight back. I'm hoping anyway!

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