01-21-2021, 01:34 PM
I have heard from a few sources that the ice conditions have deteriorated quite a bit with the warm up. It sounds like the pressure ridges are opening up a bit with the warm temps and wind chewing at it. Other areas may be opening around springs and methane pockets also. Just be aware of your surroundings when driving or walking on the ice. If one of the open areas freezes back over with a thin layer and you happen to cross over it, it may not be good. Also fishing ice that borders open water could become a floating ice berg if it detaches and starts floating down stream. Be safe and steer clear of suspect areas or check them out extensively before crossing. I will have a better report after the weekend as we are heading that way today. We're fishing/camping north going out of lost dog and making our way south towards the confluence.