BC Parks is warning about the dangers of frozen lakes at Alice Lake and Murrin Provincial Parks.
“Frozen lakes are extremely dangerous and ice thickness is not monitored. We recommend staying off the ice. Proceed onto lake at your own risk,” says BC Parks.
Trail and parking lots at the local provincial parks are not maintained in the winter, and users may encounter deep snow, ice and slippery conditions, BC Parks cautions.
Trails may be slippery, and people are asked to watch for falling ice and debris. Micro spikes or snowshoes are strongly recommended.
According to Canadian Red Cross, ice thickness needs to be 15 cm for walking or skating, 20 cm for skating parties or games, and 25 cm for snowmobiles.
Factors that affect ice thickness include type of water, location, time of year and environmental factors such as water depth, chemicals, water level fluctuations, and changing air temperature, etc.
