Historical Ice-Out Dates for 29 Lakes in New England

Open-File Report 2002-34
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Abstract

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.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Historical Ice-Out Dates for 29 Lakes in New England
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 2002-34
DOI 10.3133/ofr200234
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Year Published 2002
Language ENGLISH
Publisher Geological Survey (U.S.)
Contributing office(s) Maine Water Science Center
Description 41 p.
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