03-21-2014, 10:38 AM
Going by Pali
es a couple times over the last few days. Over the weekend Big Elk was still pretty ice covered and by Wednesday about 100 yards of open water at the upper end. The upper end of the main reservoir looked as if it may have some open water and a few days later there was no mistaking it and much further down than I expected.
For what it's worth, much more water there than last fall but still way down. Been filling all winter but if the snow pack stays in this neighborhood (130ish) by mid April they will empty it to anticipate filling it by run off that way. Warm days will reduce the snow pack content, cold weather and moisture will hold or increase it.
I can not believe may have the possibility of open water by mid April there. Last year one of the other reservoirs mentioned in this thread I launched on April 16. Only part of it was open but enough to putter around on. I am betting I can beat it this year. Keep the sun shining please.
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es a couple times over the last few days. Over the weekend Big Elk was still pretty ice covered and by Wednesday about 100 yards of open water at the upper end. The upper end of the main reservoir looked as if it may have some open water and a few days later there was no mistaking it and much further down than I expected. For what it's worth, much more water there than last fall but still way down. Been filling all winter but if the snow pack stays in this neighborhood (130ish) by mid April they will empty it to anticipate filling it by run off that way. Warm days will reduce the snow pack content, cold weather and moisture will hold or increase it.
I can not believe may have the possibility of open water by mid April there. Last year one of the other reservoirs mentioned in this thread I launched on April 16. Only part of it was open but enough to putter around on. I am betting I can beat it this year. Keep the sun shining please.
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