The ice went out in Nenana at 1541 local today. Usually this means we will have breakup here within a week. The ice is still very thick but water is running along the sides on top. Last couple of years breakup here has been pretty mild. This year could be different. I think I’ll get… Continue reading Breakup is finally coming!
Tag: Yukon River
Preparing for Breakup
They put the tripod up near the pilings a few days ago. When breakup gets closer they will attach a timer to the line coming from the tripod. As soon as the ice moves the timer will trip so we will know the exact time that breakup starts here.
Yukon River on 12 May
Last year this time we were almost at breakup. The ice has dropped a little and we are starting to get some water along the sides. Maybe a couple of weeks till breakup.