The entire south end is a lovely plate of 4.5” grey ice. It’s just rough enough to return that wonderful clickity clack from the runners we all love so much. How it recovered remains a mystery. At the Vannah Rd. launch there is an inch and a half of crusty snow between you and the ice. There are a scattering of slush pits just to make it more interesting.

If you could deploy skunners, or just lash skis to the chocks it will save a hard sweaty slog. The snow runs out about 200 yds. Once you have the ice, it’s clear as far north as the narrows, west to Camp Kieve, and halfway into Deep Cove. These spots are snow choked. The rest is heavenly.

I can’t make it tomorrow so it’s up to you all to self organize. It’s the best and only decent plate we have so far.

But, the rumors around Thompson Lake, the site of last year’s late season black ice, are true. This just in from Eddie Zelonish:

“We skated south end of Thompson Lake today on 3 to 4 inch black ice. It was reported to be 1 inch at the north end 24 or more hours ago. 0 degree low tonight for that region. Could be good. “

Just a reminder from last season on Thompson:

In spite of the fact that we were dripping in Black Ice for weeks before that last snow, it never ceases to inspire wonder.

For all you southerners, Quabog Pond will be sailed tomorrow. 3-5” ice with a 1/2” wind blown snow reported.