Ice making weather in Ely!

[Mike Stark]

We are making ice up in Ely! Hopefully I can get my houses out by early next week.

[Great Outdoors]

I don't know where the -20 is Mike, it's in the teens above zero now, and nothing too cold in the near future!

Oh well, that's why the make December and January!!

[Frank Boling 41]

Well the low temp for Ely on the morning of Nov 27 was 20 below zero!...Some spots will see 10-15 below temps early next week with some 20 below readings possible if clear skies and near calm winds take place.

[chaffmj]

We are making ice up in Ely! Hopefully I can get my houses out by early next week.

Mike if you haven't got them out yet and the ice is good I'm around the next couple of days to help.

[trumy]

What's the ice looking like on b side getting ever closer to laker season

[Mike Stark]

I haven't checked myself but heard there was 10in.

[trumy]

Good to hear cool down coming so more will be made should be good conditions for the opener thanks Mike

[ripstick]

Opener should be good for ice. Heard yesterday there was 10" on the lake with wheelers having fun.

[chaffmj]

Went out of the Van Vac landing today and drilled a hole and measured 11 inches.

[Mike Stark]

Went out of the Van Vac landing today and drilled a hole and measured 11 inches.

Thanks for checking. If the forecast holds we are going to make a lot of ice in the next 10 days.

[trumy]

Thanks for the update chaffmj forecast sounds good for making ice. I'll be out on the lake come the opener can't wait maybe we'll run into each other on opener if your out fishing.

[chaffmj]

Hey Trumy my plans as of now are to be out on the opener. If you see my red truck stop by. I'll be out checking the ice again before then and will post.

[Wanderer]

So how's the snow cover on the lake?

[Mike Stark]

About the same as over on Vermilion. Around 8in of snow that is drifting. Still able to get around with trucks but like Cliff said ATVs might have issues. Good for snowmobiles.

[leech~~]

Well not going to make the opener but will be up there the weekend after on the 24th. Hopefully the snow doesn't get to heavy by then? Hate the slush!

[Wanderer]

Thanks for the report on Burntside. I've been looking over the reports but like around home, 30 miles one way or another can make a difference on conditions.

We're getting some snow 'round here now and the report for Ely was 2-6 inches for today, then nothing for 7 more days. Knowing there's about 8 now helps quite a bit for planning.

[Mike Stark]

Just got back from a ride on Burntside. The trails are staked but not groomed. There is about 8in of snow on the lake right now. Some areas are pretty bumpy with the drifts. So if you are going to be pulling a sled/portable make sure to pad your gear. It will take a beating in the open areas. Riding was a lot smoother between islands and protected bays. I drilled a hand full of holes in a few different areas of the lake. I found 13-16in of clear ice. Most holes were around 14-15in. They are also calling for real cold temps for the next few days, so we should make even more ice before next weekend.

I only heard 1-3in of snow today. There is light snow falling right now. The wind is supposed to pick up tonight and blow pretty good until Saturday. So the snow on the lake will continue to drift.

I did NOT check the north arm. Usually there is less ice up there.

[leech~~]

Thanks for the report and work Mike. Do you think we will need an Extension by opener!

[Mike Stark]

Thanks for the report and work Mike. Do you think we will need an Extension by opener!

Ha. I think we will be alright. Looks like the snow is done. I don't think we even got an inch.

[leech~~]

Ha. I think we will be alright. Looks like the snow is done. I don't think we even got an inch.

Here's my weather plan for the Ely area.

No snow until Jan 24th when we come up Laker fishing. Then about a week later 2 feet for sledding! Sorry Mike!

[Wanderer]

Mike, thanks for making that extra effort!!

[Mike Stark]

Mike, thanks for making that extra effort!!

No problem. I hadn't taken a ride in a while, so it was fun.

I forgot to add that I did NOT check the north arm. Usually there is less ice up there.

[leech~~]

[Wanderer]

Meh, there's plenty of other good spots not in the north arm.

[Xplorer]

Thanks much for the update Mike, may head up for the day on Sunday outta Van Vac.

If you see a newer Cat 2 up and old green Otter that'd be me. Stop by and say hi!

[leech~~]

Thanks much for the update Mike, may head up for the day on Sunday outta Van Vac.

If you see a newer Cat 2 up and old green Otter that'd be me. Stop by and say hi!

Newer Cat? Did you update it on the Sled picture post yet???

I can't make it for opener but will be up the next weekend on the 24th. If you see a Black Cat with two guys pulling a Clam Voyager, stop by and say hi! lispeej and I will be bombing around.

[Xplorer]

leech,

No new sled, same one as last year, but it is a 2009 so alot "newer" to me than my previous '95 indy trail

You guys gonna be up both days next weekend? Dylan has b-ball tournaments the next two Saturdays, so sundays are my only option. Maybe I will put it off for a week and run up the 25th?

[Wanderer]

If you see a Black Cat with two guys pulling a Clam Voyager,

Can't the cat help you guys pull???

[leech~~]

leech,

No new sled, same one as last year, but it is a 2009 so alot "newer" to me than my previous '95 indy trail

You guys gonna be up both days next weekend? Dylan has b-ball tournaments the next two Saturdays, so sundays are my only option. Maybe I will put it off for a week and run up the 25th?

Yes, we are going to be up there the 24 & 25th staying at the Paddle.

And Wanderer, if I wanted someone to correct my wording I would go on the Silly Town thread where no one even wipes their butt right for most of those folks on there!

Yes, if you see a Black Arctic Cat snowmobile pulling a Clam Voyager with two guys riding on it, say Hi!

[Xplorer]

I'll let ya know. Gonna have to be the 25th now, this sunday got filled.