Ice Melt?

  • witt
    Iowa City, IA
    Posts: 36
    February 4, 2009 at 2:53 pm #1300275

    I know it’s still well below zero in some places of the midwest, but is there any formula/rate for determining how long it takes 12″ of ice to melt? With the ice as thick as it is, is it possible we could have ice into March? (in Eastern Iowa)I hope so!

    mrwalleye
    MN
    Posts: 974
    February 4, 2009 at 2:58 pm #744383

    Too many factors like wind, rain and air temps
    all you can do is hope that it stays cold

    Ben Garver
    Hickman, Nebraska
    Posts: 3149
    February 4, 2009 at 3:14 pm #744391

    Yep, way too many factors. I’ve seen 10 inches of ice come off a lake in just 2 or so days here in Nebraska. We’re forecasted to be in the 50’s and 60’s for several days this week and I’m betting a lot of our lakes will be done.

    matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    February 4, 2009 at 3:18 pm #744393

    Quote:

    is there any formula/rate for determining how long it takes 12″ of ice to melt?

    Newtons law of cooling

    ron_w_basser2
    North Central, MN
    Posts: 136
    February 4, 2009 at 4:04 pm #744416

    Quote:

    Newtons law of cooling

    Newtons law of heating I believe.

    Batman09
    Michigan
    Posts: 121
    February 4, 2009 at 4:11 pm #744422

    the next week isn’t looking good for the ice here, 40-50 for the next 7 days.

    rvvrrat
    The Sand Prairie
    Posts: 1838
    February 4, 2009 at 4:32 pm #744436

    Or in Ron W and Matt Grow’s case: for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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