Marginal ice poolburn. We had a brief skate on the edges but was very dangerous, not recommended unless prepared to fall in. Approx. 15 mm thick. More detailed report on it’s way.

Report via trip with Dave Young, Dave Patchett and Ryan Hellyer.

15 mm softish ice on central basin. Similar on top basin.

Report from trip with Dave Patchett, Dave Young.

There was a small amount of ice on the surface of the Lower Manorburn dam this morning according to the latest Chip off the Ice Block report. Check out the full report for more information.

Chip Off the Ice Block report 28th June 2011

Slither of ice on Lower Manorburn dam 28/6/2011. Photo courtesy of Dave Young.

Ice conditions in Central Otago are not good according to the latest Chip Off The Ice Block report.

Sheet ice has been reported in the channel at the Lower Manorburn dam … full report

Saturday 4th June 11.06am: Manorburn Dam From Glen Cameron by txt No Ice at Manorburn today!!!!!

Message kindly forwarded by Clive Murphie.

This is what the ice SHOULD look like. The weather hasn't been kind enough to us just yet though so there's nothing but water there at the moment. Fingers crossed for a few weeks time!