Lake Conditions

April 24 we had a total of 1.5" rain,this helped melt some ice. Then on 26 we had strong gusting winds and total accumulation of 10" heavy snow.
I took this picture at dusk on 27th,on 28th the open water froze solid again with a low of -8c. We need the moisture as lake level is low.Forecast for the week is nice sunny days but freezing temps at night.

Ice Out Or Not!!!

April 24 We saw and heard the Loon calling. Put my tin boat in today, only had to push ice about 100yds. from our place to the narrows. About 100yds short of making it to Dick & Linda's Island (the next set of bouys heading to town). Dorian Island and everybody else along French Narrows are ice bound.I could make it by boat to Guy & Gays and Murray and Karens docks. At present we have 25plus kms winds, white caps out front.The forecast is not the greatest with 15-20cm of snow and we have already put away our shovels.

Ice report

Today we saw pelicans,2 beavers,Mallard ducks and a mosquito.The ice is pulling from shore,travel is limited to ice boats. My first guess was May11 but I think we should be able to boat out by May 02

from rick's plane of the narrows apr 08

Today we saw black flys, and a pair of SNOW GEESE at the narrows. This is the first time I'VE ever seen snow geese around here.

from rick and deb

Hi P & K
Took this picture this am from our deck looking west towards East Allie Island.Not open shore to shore yet.
April 9th saw a truck on ice at Queer Island,still 2 ice huts by Scotty's.
April 11th saw a Turkey vulcher
April 12 th saw a butterfly
Went by Quad around French Narrows,everybody's place appears secure
Rick

thanks for the updates

kt and i saw the racoons walking from dave's place to dorian island the last time up, just walking slowly??? ma and pa ,,, lots of snow here yet ??? but spring will come ,,, and back to the lake we all go ,,, cu pt ,,, send pictures of the breakup and i'll post them ,,, thanks

End of winter season

Took the truck off the ice this morning,the roads are still drivable but portages are getting rutted.The following are dates we noticed the return of some wildlife:
March 13 resident eagles returned
March 19 spotted 1st racoon
March 20 spiders crawling on the rocks in the sun
March 30 saw 2 geese
March 31 sea gulls in Manitou
?????? crows returned but forgot to record date
April 4 6 ice huts still on ice, mostly around Scotties