The nice lady at the Birches front desk says that there is only a dusting of snow in Rockwood, and radar indicates that that precipitation is just about to pass on by. What has fallen on the lake is wet out and bound to freeze overnight. What this means is that Moosehead Lake has dodged yet another bullet and again is the only known sailable ice in New England.

Anybody interested in sailing tomorrow? The Jersey guys will be there, I’ll be there. The roads should be clear by tomorrow, but leave extra time anyway. Sunday might be the better day so an overnight might be the way to go. It certainly takes the edge off such a long trip. Check the forecast, check the web cams, and check in if you plan on going.