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brian Moderator
Post Number: 1526 Registered: 02-2004
| Posted on Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 1:21 pm: |
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I just posted photos from private pilot Ron Miller and Obabika resident Natasha Mathias in the Break-up Watch section. I am working on more from helicopter pilot Andy Stevens. http://www.ottertooth.com/temagami.htm
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ed Moderator
Post Number: 1241 Registered: 03-2004
| Posted on Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 3:10 pm: |
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I spoke to Alex M. an hour ago and he told me about the pictures of the water coming over the old logging dam on the Obabika River. He said this is the highest water level has seen on the Obabika R. and he has already moved his dock 5 times this spring. He also told me there is still about 2 feet of snow on the unplowed road north of Emerald Lake where the 805 ends. Hmmmm. It is going to be a while before one can travel this area. http://www.ottertooth.com/Temagami/Seasons/Spring/breakup-2013-07.htm
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bush_pilot Member
Post Number: 228 Registered: 03-2004
| Posted on Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 4:58 pm: |
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Ed There are still parts of Red Sq. road still snow covered. However it is very warm and windy today, there has been a dramatic reduction in ice cover south of highway 17 over the last few days. http://www.ottertooth.com/Temagami/Seasons/Spring/breakup-2013-08.htm |
brian Moderator
Post Number: 1527 Registered: 02-2004
| Posted on Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 7:17 pm: |
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Ed, I think Andy is saying you should bring your snowshoes. |
ed Moderator
Post Number: 1242 Registered: 03-2004
| Posted on Monday, April 29, 2013 - 8:02 am: |
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Today was the day to leave for points north. At least that is what I had put in my calendar in early January.Oh well. The weather wins again. Maybe later this week the snow will disappear. It always does, so snowshoes aren't needed. Besides, I have done my winter camping and snowshoeing for this year. |
chris Member
Post Number: 130 Registered: 03-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 5:35 pm: |
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Reports from Algonquin has ice-out on Canoe Lake: Historically, Lake Temagami goes about 7-8 days after Algonquin which, coincidently, seems to coincides with the spring peak on the Sturgeon and she appears about to crest: So mid next week (7-8TH) seems like a good bet!
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pierre19 Member
Post Number: 58 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 7:43 pm: |
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Can anyone hazard a guess whether smaller lakes west of Obabika, North of the Sturgeon Lake will be ice free for this coming weekend, May 3/4/5? Trying to figure out if it's worth a trip. |
chris Member
Post Number: 131 Registered: 03-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 8:36 pm: |
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Mehingan would know... |
easytravel Member
Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2013
| Posted on Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 1:09 pm: |
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I was on Red Squirrel this past week with my car, I went as far as theiving bear with no issues at all. The road is nearly all clear with very little snow in sheltered, shaded areas. The road is a little soft in spots but nothing of concern up to that point (driving a Honda civic). Hopefully gamble lk road will be as clear this coming weekend; without too many muddy washed out areas.... If anyone has any feedback it would be greatly appreciated.
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dan_carpenter Moderator
Post Number: 86 Registered: 03-2004
| Posted on Monday, May 6, 2013 - 3:39 pm: |
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Temagami can't be far behind: http://www.nugget.ca/2013/05/06/lake-nipissing-is- ice-free |
brian Moderator
Post Number: 1529 Registered: 02-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 8:57 am: |
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Harold Keevil found ice last night after dinner at Sealrock and Raccoon points. It may have completely gone out overnight. I am waiting for confirmation to call ice-out on Lake Temagami, our benchmark lake. For anyone wondering, Ed headed north yesterday. He likes be the first on the water, but Tasha Mathias tells me she saw a canoe yesterday on Obabika. Sorry, Ed. |
micmac Member
Post Number: 140 Registered: 12-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 11:24 am: |
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I was on Kukagami lake yesterday... Wide open, as far as the eye can see !
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gasman Member
Post Number: 29 Registered: 03-2012
| Posted on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 5:05 pm: |
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been on the water this weekend no ice on nort east arm from town to broom island water levels are high |
grncnu Member
Post Number: 279 Registered: 08-2010
| Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 11:40 pm: |
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gasman was too modest to mention that he called ice out for may 8th on april 6th. so he wins the solid gold ice tongs! |
gasman Member
Post Number: 30 Registered: 03-2012
| Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 4:26 pm: |
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Wow Thanx grncnu that is so cool will be at cottage this weekend and through the week fishing and relaxing |