We have been experiencing real winter weather and snow. Looks like almost 2/3 of the snow cover has melted or turned to ice, and the temperature has been below zero many nights in the last ten days.
Smart Report
The Smart Report: The Lake’s Ups and Downs
A December flood is not an unusual occurrence, but so far the high water has been minimal, with the bays and Danforth Pond now iced-over.
The Smart Report: Level Going Down
Still great weather, but the autumn drawdown means winter is right around the corner.
The Smart Report: End of Summer 2013
The State Dam Authority plans to maintain the lake at summer level until Columbus Day (10/14) and then begin the usual, gradual winter drawdown of 3.5 feet. I am counting on the usual fall flood some time in November or December to float my docks onto the beach. The Lake usually ices over by end of December.
The Smart Report: 2013 Memorial Day Weekend
The two layers of stop logs remain out of the north side of the dam, and there is a constant flow of water over the top boards. The south side gates are being used to make adjustments in the lake level to reduce fluctuation in lake level as we go from wet to dry and back to wet days. The bonus is that we now have a constant waterfall on the Ossipee River and flowing water over the rocks on the north side. It’s a great photo op!