When can I open inground pool

[Annabelle Mae]

Good afternoon,
Several threads on TFP discuss opening inground pool when water temp is close to 60°f . Other threads state it’s better to open early rather than late. Those threads are a couple of years old, so I’m curious if there are current suggestions. Its cool and dreary today, but next week a 80°f is the projected air temp.

current pool temp: 48°f
current air temp: 52°f
projected air temp (7 day forecast):
L 30°f - H 80°f

Thanks!

 

[Texas Splash]

The entire country is going through some wacky weather. Your water is still nice and chilly, but the general rule is open as soon as you can - or that is practical for you and your conditions. Best to get the system up & running again before algae wakes up.

 

[PoolStored]

Good afternoon,
Several threads on TFP discuss opening inground pool when water temp is close to 60°f . Other threads state it’s better to open early rather than late. Those threads are a couple of years old, so I’m curious if there are current suggestions. Its cool and dreary today, but next week a 80°f is the projected air temp.

current pool temp: 48°f
current air temp: 52°f
projected air temp (7 day forecast):
L 30°f - H 80°f

Thanks!

I'm in Ohio. Looks like our last freeze here will be Saturday. I intend to open Sunday.

Last frost date here is 4/15. Generally, I look at the 10 day forecast starting April 5th every year (10 days out from last frost date). And recheck everyday. The date of the last freezing low, I open right after that... Check this for where you are located...

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Likewise, we suggest closing late when the water cools to 60º or less. This *assumes* you're maintaining the pool until then so your closing late gives you the best chance to open to a clear pool in the spring.

Maddie :Flower:

 

[atccf]

In NW VA. We closed last year mid October with 60 degree water temp. Opened yesterday, 56 degree water and this is what it looks like today. 8 1/2 foot deep end and wind rippling the surface.