Looking at the rain/snow apps it looks like the top half of Minnesota got more snow than rain? With this warm weather sure it did not help much. Hoping to go this weekend again around Alex. Anyone notice deterioration of ice or did it mostly stay good? Thanks safety first
It sure didn’t make ice. But what froze good is here to stay
Good to hear Bearcat. Down here the rain took what skim ice there was off.
All that snow is going to melt going freeze fine. Few lakes around cross are between 4-6 so this won’t hurt it a bit.
However that being said, there is a chance of major snow in northern MN coming this weekend, that could screw up some of the ice.
High of 39 in International Falls today. I had 1 1/2″ of snow last night. Probably a total of 4″ on the ground. When I need ice I go to my freezer and grab a couple of cubes.
The Saturday Night/Sunday Morning snow event could have impact on some of the northernmost lakes. It is still a ways out, but I’m only seeing predicted totals in the 2-4″ range. If there’s enough wind with the system it could blow off the larger lakes if it’s not too wet. If things go the other way and it turns into a major snowstorm, that could ruin things for a while or at least delay early ice plans for some.
Most of the places on URL are starting to allow wheelers this week and into next. The place I spoke with had a targeted goal of December 9th-10th for pulling out their lightest 2-4 man sleepers on ~9-10″ of ice. I think a lot of the resorts historically have slated that as their first definitive weekend booking on-ice rentals. It seems like a possibility, as the temps early next week take a nice dive for a few nights into the single digits with highs in the teens.
LOTW has been making progress based on the MODIS images and some social media posts. I would think a couple inches of snow wouldn’t be a major concern. If it turns into something 6″+, then that could definitely slow their potential wheeler traffic coming soon towards the main basins.
Other smaller lakes that are iced up in the Northern part of the state should be fine. They’re slowly adding ice each night and many will have 6″+ by the time Sunday morning rolls around. Many capped earlier than even URL if they were protected from the major winds.
All that snow is going to melt going freeze fine. Few lakes around cross are between 4-6 so this won’t hurt it a bit.
However that being said, there is a chance of major snow in northern MN coming this weekend, that could screw up some of the ice.
Luckily early next week is looking great for ice making conditions so hopefully the snow this weekend doesn’t impact us too badly.
Where was the rain/snow line last night? I received nothing but rain in the west metro (which was very much needed considering how dry it is).
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We had a little bit of both in Fargo last night, a thin layer of snow stayed.
Where was the rain/snow line last night? I received nothing but rain in the west metro (which was very much needed considering how dry it is).
At my house
Where are you guys getting this major snow up north??? Need lady night said it wasn’t supposed to be much??
Johndee, his weather is more accurate than the major weather scammers.
Good to hear Bearcat. Down here the rain took what skim ice there was off.
The skim ice wasn’t good in the first place. I thought you were asking about the ice that was already fishable
Yep asking about the fishable Just meant that it’s mostly gone down here which is good for a better refreeze. Hoping to go out again this weekend up north.
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