About midnight, the winners were called by Nenana Ice Classic officials, although only one member of the 28-member pool was contacted. There is open water about a half mile from tripod. We are expecting the ice to go out maybe in about 3-5 days, maybe even this weekend. Cold and windy in Nenana. The potholes in the ice stayed frozen all day.
Water flow continues to be slow.
Swans and geese, the first of the season in Nenana, are flying overhead on their way to the Minto Flats and other Alaska summer hotspots. The Nenana River is flowing completely clear, with just occasional chunks of ice coming down. Yutana Barge Lines is putting boats in the water. Keep scrolling down this page for a photo of the tripod about 9pm. The clock is being hooked up this afternoon.