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Historical Ice-Out Dates for 29 Lakes in New England

July 1, 2002

Historical ice-out dates for 29 lakes in New England were compiled and are presented in this report. The length of record for the lakes ranges from 64 to 163 years, with an average of 108 years. Many lakes in New England had their latest recorded ice-out date in 1888. Ice-out dates for lakes are an important hydrologic data series for climate researchers and other interested parties.

Publication Year 2002
Title Historical Ice-Out Dates for 29 Lakes in New England
DOI 10.3133/ofr200234
Authors Glenn A. Hodgkins, Ivan C. James
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 2002-34
Index ID ofr200234
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Maine Water Science Center