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Originally Posted by highwood
Clearly many variables to ice growth and zero chance of 1 inch per 24 hour regardless of temperature. Regardless, after this cold snap there will be plenty more ice than prior. I fished north central AB on Jan 5th, there was 15 inches where I was. If I go again later this week I'll let you know how much change there is.
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I would say near infinite variables, or at least enough to make any kind of general, reliable golden rule impossible.
Also I’m certain ice doesn’t grow at the same rate throughout any body of water. Wind, snow cover, currents, water composition, lake geography, biosphere, etc.
I’ve wondered how much the number of holes drilled into an area affects ice thickness. It certainly has some effect on the water temperature, yet is likely minimal on most water bodies.