Trout fishing season opened on Monday. As is often the norm in the northern Adirondacks, wintry conducts persisted so there was very little open water for anglers. Above are some photos taken that day. Most of the images are of the West Branch of the … [Read more...] about Opening day of trout fishing season
Rivers
Video of ice lining Ausable River near Upper Jay
Highway crews removed ice from the East Branch of the Ausable River this winter to clear a channel, hoping to prevent ice jams. The ice now lines the river along state Route 9N. Here's a video that shows how much ice was removed. … [Read more...] about Video of ice lining Ausable River near Upper Jay
Flood watch issued for rivers due to thaw
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch until Saturday evening for northern New York due to rising temperatures and rains that are causing a significant snowmelt. The combination of those factors can cause the breakup of river ice, … [Read more...] about Flood watch issued for rivers due to thaw
Photos of recent high waters in Saranac Lake
Last week, New York State sent personnel to the village of Saranac Lake to help control flooding from the Saranac River and other waterways. Above are photos of high water on Lake Flower and Saranac River in Saranac Lake. Here is a link to a news … [Read more...] about Photos of recent high waters in Saranac Lake
Trailblazer Kathleen Suozzo talks about Indian Brook in Bolton Landing
Ice Jams develop on the West Branch of the Ausable River
Heavy rains and melting snow in the mountains caused ice to break up on the east, west, and main branches of the Ausable River today. Moving downstream, the ice became jammed in sections of the Ausable rivers near Lake Placid, Jay, and Ausable Forks. … [Read more...] about Ice Jams develop on the West Branch of the Ausable River