newell ice
 

anyone out on Newell in the last while got to tags & was heading out this weakend maybe friday. Is the ice still safe to drive on sounds like shes gona get warm friday.

I drove onto the SW corner of Newell last Sun. March 4 without any concerns. Ice depth then was around 20". With the predicted warm weather I would be concerned with the ice melting/softening, partcularly around the edges. Might be a good time to consider walking out.

KJPFISH

Same thought. I was out last weekend too, south of provincial park, and reasonably thick ice at the time, but with the predicted warm spell, it will soften and may have a fair weight of water on it, so I'm thinking I am walking out, as much as I love having the convenience of having my truck beside me.

Was there last saturday trying to fill my tags as well, was unsuccessfull. MAybe another trip this weekend.

Going back this weekend too. I much perfer to be able to drive onto lake, but the warm predicted temps make me think that may not be a good idea. Not sure how quickly ice can go bad.

Plan on checking out the drive on at Jackfish Friday night after work, I will post what I see. theres a whole lotta mud on the ice in that area, so its going to go fast. I drove on last Sunday, dont know if I will be doing that again this spring, i have a feeling its not going to be so good at least around the edges with the warm temperatures coming up.