I'm closely monitoring the weather and the National Weather Service is telling me that we'll max out at 30 degrees Fahrenheit beginning Sunday night (1/20/13) through Friday. If that holds, I'm going to make a bold prediction that we're skating on Saturday morning through the weekend.
Ice fishing? You know it. Considering that this is probably the last hurrah before another early spring and a prolonged algae bloom, I say we celebrate with an ice fishing derby and ice skating festival. 1st annual. If you don't show up, I'm taking home all of the prizes.
All lake activities will be conducted "at your own risk," as it may be a little dangerous. It's also advisable that you have lake rights so you're not trespassing. There are ceratinly precautions you can take, like wearing a life vest under your coat, the buddy system, ice claws, etc... to ensure you're safe. NYSDEC recommends 2 inches (seems thin, right?) of solid clean ice for people. 3 inches for people single file. 7.5 inches for small cars, etc..
Anyhoo, stay tuned. We may get another winter miracle that provides us with a 105 acre ice skating/fishing ground next weekend.
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