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ICE OUT IS OFFICIAL! "ICE OUT" on Lake Winnipesaukee occurred
at 8:00pm April 23, 2008. The official "ICE OUT" was declared by
Dave Emerson of Emerson Aviation of Gilford.
"ICE OUT" becomes official when the route of the MS Mount Washington is navigable. That is, the ship must be able to cruise among its five ports: Alton Bay, Center Harbor, Meredith, Weirs Beach, and Wolfeboro. Records of "Ice Out" date back into the 1800's. The earliest "Ice Out" reported was on March 28, 1921 and the latest on May 12, 1888. On average Ice Out appears in mid- April. Ice-out dates for Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire Location of Lake - Lat. 43°35'56", long. 71°19'21". Period of Records - 1887 to present. Years of Record. - 114. The Classic Journey: Ice-out definition for most years thoughtbe date of open navigation for the Mount Washington on its regular route, except for Meredith Bay. Earliest Ice-Out Date - 1921: Day 87. MARCH 28th Latest Ice-Out Date - 1888: Day 133. MAY 12th
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