The spring that is. Last year at this time, we had seagulls back already, and open water in the current areas. This year you would swear it's still January. Yesterday morning, it was 20 below, and we got a blizzard overnight, with another one to come in a few hours. Lots of (barely) below zero mornings in the forecast for the week.

Existing snow is almost knee deep in the yard, and probably close to waist deep in the bush. With no sign of melting. The water level is 1058, which is about 6" below average for this time of year.

All in all, I say it's destined to be a very late ice out this year. Anything can happen weather wise, but this is where we are at right now. The way the calendar falls this year, musky season will open early on the 15th.

Should make for an interesting opener.