Greetings from the white and slippery slopes of Ossipee Lake. As of 6 pm Sunday, April 13, 2008 it looks like spring may really come this year. Water level on the big lake is 409.75′ (2.5′ above summer level) and will go higher.
Smart Report
The Smart Report: January, 2008
Snug on Broad Bay, Bob Smart takes the measure of winter in frigid temperatures, deep snow and a water level rising under the ice.
The Smart Report: Lake Going Down, Fall 2007
After a long summer season of well-controlled water depth for Ossipee Lake, the fall/winter drawdown started last Wednesday. Level was holding at 407.25 for many weeks with half a gate open, the weather was warm and the boats were active.
The Smart Report: Lake Level On Target
Water level in Ossipee Lake is now at the target level of 407.25′ above sea level.
The Smart Report: Before Memorial Day 2007
As of noon Saturday, the water level has approximately reached the summer level of 407.25′.