Clark Lake experienced a mix of weather conditions today. Early morning was not unusual. At mid-morning, snow began to fall so heavily that you couldn’t see across the lake. Then in the afternoon, the snow melted. But along the way, the wind picked up with gusts over 30 mph, with whitecaps pounding the shore. What did this mean for ice that was still on the lake? Ice was already gone on the west end. That which remained on the east end made a hurried push toward Ocean Beach. Below are some DamCam pics from this afternoon (the camera is located at the dam).
Ice pileup at Ocean Beach Pier
Every so often, a little sunshine.
Snow accumulation this morning amounted to 1.5 inches. So far this season, accumulation totals 11 inches.
Since recording began in October, here the rain dates and amount.
Looks like sailing season!🤙🏻
I remember, in years past we always had ice on the entire lake all winter. One year, when my son Brett, daughter Elizabeth, my sister Elise’s kids, Lex and Maris, built a 12-room igloo at the Eagle’s Nest on the back outside patio. Chuck and Tina Newman, the owners at that time, were so kind. Chuck said that is so cool. I actually went in the awesome igloo! I am so lucky to have experienced a life here at our pristine Clark Lake.
Chuck always knew when I called the Nest. He had caller ID. When he answered, he said hi Jill up the Hill. I replied I don’t live on a hill. Chucks response was,” You live up the hill from me!!
That is how I became known as Jill up the Hill!!
One more thing: for all of you who only look at the photos on Clark Lake Spirit, my arrest on April 1st, 2021 was an April Fools joke!! I have never been arrested!!😉🤣 Click here for the fake story. https://clarklakespirit.com/tales/so-sad/
Jill up the hill! And the truth is my father named me – his name was Jack!❤️