This spring thaw is very similar to 2014 Spring, including cooler temperatures. We had more open water in 14 than we do today. In 14 we had more snow on island than this year. We were ice free May 19 in 2014 ,Working around docks yesterday in morning ice was dry and by 16:00 there were holes and flooded, but 20’ from shore still 30” thick. Yesterday was sunny,calm 14c, today is 20 with sun so expect to see shoreline open up. My guess is boating between May 12 to 19 ? Leaning closer to 19 th, I’ll have a better idea on April 30, that’s when I could canoe across to East Allie without touching ice and once that happens it averages 14 days till ice out.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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