Greetings and welcome!
I am on my lunch hour so I need to cover the ground quickly..
Lake ice-
Lakes have progressed significantly this week. Most should be ice-free or close to it by Saturday. There are always exceptions, but most lakes will be ready.
ATV trails-
Both Oconto and Marinette Co ATV trails remain closed for this weekend. Our friends at the Red Arrow Snowmobile & ATV club had a picture of footprints an inch deep on the trails. For now we will have to wait at least another week.
Green grass-
The grass has greened up significantly in the past two days. It is just the beginning, but green grass is no longer hard to find. The deer on the roadsides aren’t either as they come out to munch on the new grass. Be careful driving.
Whitewater rafting-
The whitewater rafting will be excellent this weekend. The Peshtigo is running steady at about +24″. That is a very fun level, get it while you can.
Weather-
It looks like we are in for a nice weekend. The NWS is forecasting 68 for Saturday and 62 for Sunday. There is a minor chance of rain Friday and again Saturday night.
Fire danger-
Last year’s grass is dry and we have not had any significant rain in a while. Any fire source will take off and run with the dry grass. The risk will vary with wind and humidity levels, but I will call it extreme on any given day until it greens up more. Unless you are in a well controlled area be really careful with campfires, grills and such. Snub your cigs in the car.
Gotta run. Have a good weekend and thank you for visiting!
RJB