alton bay

Alton Bay is clear of ice. (COURTESY MATTHEW GIANUNZIO, EMERSON AVIATION)

GILFORD — The earliest “ice out” ever at Lake Winnipesaukee was declared Sunday, marking the unofficial start to spring in the region and setting yet another record in New Hampshire’s warmest winter.

“Ice out” is when the lake is ice-free enough for the MS Mount Washington steamship to navigate to all five of its ports. The previous record was set on March 18, 2016, one day later than this year’s date. Historically, Winnipesaukee has thawed in mid to late April.

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