|
||||
 Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Trip Planning Forum Ice Thickness Reply
|
| Previous Messages: | |
| Author | Message Text |
| Kendis |
03/09/2022 02:06PMtumblehome: "MODIS is once daily but helpful Is there any way to zoom in? The image shows the entire upper Midwest. |
| tumblehome |
03/09/2022 01:38PM MODIS is once daily but helpful MODIS |
| Kendis |
03/09/2022 12:53PMSpeckled: "There was a site previously shared that had like daily or hourly satalite imagery. And in looking at them you could tell if a lake's ice had gone out, provided there wasn't clouds. I found this site: Soar Via a link from this article: GIS User article |
| iCallitMaize |
03/09/2022 12:00PM Something that goes right along with the spirit of this post...do any of the area lakes have water temps posted online? |
| Speckled |
03/09/2022 08:43AM There was a site previously shared that had like daily or hourly satalite imagery. And in looking at them you could tell if a lake's ice had gone out, provided there wasn't clouds. I can't find it? Does anyone have or remember that site? |
| SinglePortage |
03/08/2022 09:34AM I know that it has been a cold winter so I expected pretty thick ice and good snow depth. I also noticed that the long range forecast calls for below average temperatures, so at the point a later than average ice out is likely. Of course things can change quickly, but I would guess that we are going to need a warmer than usual spring to get to even an average ice out from what the near future weather pattern looks like. |
| WhiteWolf |
03/07/2022 01:26PM I've always said March is the biggest deal as far as ice out in the Northland. But here is the past two months in I-Falls and Hibbing (long climate records) for those interested. Top 10 coldest on record and in Hibbing's case- coldest on record. A lot can change real quick, but the base is there for a late ice out--- Let the fun times begin with long range progs!!! I'd say avg ice out compared to normal as of this writing. so many variables .....  
|
| Banksiana |
03/06/2022 06:30PM Daily temperatures, sunlight and snow cover are the significant factors for determining ice-out; ice thickness not so much. |
| gopher2307 |
03/06/2022 03:55PM Just out from a winter trip. Not just the couple feet of ice, but the 2 to 3 feet of snow on the lake...just seems like a lot of melting needs to happen before open water. Same lake last year had the same ice but 1 foot of the snow. Im well aware of the average ice out, but seems like a later year than last year. Small sample size here, though. |
| cyclones30 |
03/06/2022 01:56PM The current 8 to 14 day outlook is very cold for the northwoods. I don't think it'll be an early ice out...guessing normal to later |
| HighnDry |
03/06/2022 09:34AM And so it begins... Median Ice Out Dates in MN |
| tumblehome |
03/06/2022 07:04AM Hoping not to step on White Wolfs toes.. I think the best indicator of ice out is forecast temps.  Northern MN is on track for the coldest winter in a decade. And we are still in full winter. But the sun is higher now and snow is melting on sunny days even with below freezing temps. I too am thinking open water and spend a lot of time imagining myself in camp or on the water. And I don’t get this but I saw a robin two weeks ago hanging out on some thawed ground near a steam pipe in town. So who knows. Tom |
| Speckled |
03/05/2022 09:42PM I'm sure you'll be fine. |
| SinglePortage |
03/05/2022 09:08PMbobbernumber3: "I used to track the ice out date each year on Saganaga and compare this to our fishing success. I'm not sure what lake you are targeting, but this might be of interest. May 2 was the 22-year average ice out date. By May 12 about 80% of the time, so you'll probably be fine. I am going to Knife, and your right in saying that I'm PROBABLY ok. I'll just keep an eye on the weather in April, just like a lot of people. |
| bobbernumber3 |
03/05/2022 07:29PM I used to track the ice out date each year on Saganaga and compare this to our fishing success. I'm not sure what lake you are targeting, but this might be of interest. May 2 was the 22-year average ice out date. By May 12 about 80% of the time, so you'll probably be fine. 
|
| SinglePortage |
03/05/2022 06:30PMbobbernumber3: "SinglePortage: "Now that March is here I am starting to think about likely ice out date and my May 12 entry date. How is the ice thickness this year compared to average? A lot can happen in the next six weeks but I have to start somewhere gauging ice out " I have another permit for late May just in case. |
| bobbernumber3 |
03/05/2022 03:02PMSinglePortage: "Now that March is here I am starting to think about likely ice out date and my May 12 entry date. How is the ice thickness this year compared to average? A lot can happen in the next six weeks but I have to start somewhere gauging ice out " I assume you are also thinking of a backup plan?? Or is it go/no go? |
| TuscaroraBorealis |
03/05/2022 02:40PM Can't comment on exact ice thickness but, there's been below zero overnight temps in/near Ely the past few mornings. (Not including today) |
| analyzer |
03/05/2022 01:15PM I was on Lake of the Woods a week ago, and it was over 3' thick. |
| HayRiverDrifter |
03/05/2022 12:58PM This is what most look to each year. Watch for the first lakes in the south and compare to earliest, median, and latest ice out. Ice out map |
| SinglePortage |
03/05/2022 09:26AM Now that March is here I am starting to think about likely ice out date and my May 12 entry date. How is the ice thickness this year compared to average? A lot can happen in the next six weeks but I have to start somewhere gauging ice out |
Search BWCA.com
Donate