Don't Venture Out On Lakes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports spotty ice conditions around the state due to snow that fell on thin ice before it had a chance to thicken.
Even with cold temperatures in the state, the recent snow that blankets much of the state insulates the ice and slows the ice thickening process. The weight of the snow pushes down on the ice, causing water to seep from cracks.
Ice thickness ranging from 14 inches or more on some lakes down to 1 or 2 inches on others is reported throughout the state. The DNR recommends 4 inches of new clear ice for ice activities on foot.
December 13, 2007 6:16 AM | Category: DNR