Ice activities on Okanagan lakes discouraged due to warmer weather
“Anything on Okanagan Lake I would deem as unsafe as well as some of our moving water, whether Trepanier, Bear Creek, or Mission Creek. We should really be aware and stay off those bodies of water,” said Wudrich.
A recent incident on Okanagan Lake involving the death of multiple cattle after they reportedly wandered onto the ice proved just how unsafe the lake is at this time.“The cold snap has made most high-altitude lakes safe, just be careful, especially the Okanagan Lake,” said Ed Henczel of the Central Okanagan Search and Rescue.“I know in the north there were some issues with the cattle walking out there and walking and the same things can happen to people.
Wudrich says temperatures hovering around -10 C will allow the ice to be more stable. He says if you’re planning a trip out on the ice, be as prepared as possible and don’t go alone.“Bring someone else, make sure people know where you are,” said Wudrich. “The ice will be thicker along the shore but as soon as we approach the ice and see snow on top, that should be a red flag right there. If we see water on the ice, we know that we see deteriorating conditions.”
While ice rescues are typically uncommon in the Okanagan, according to the fire department, across Canada there are normally 25 to 30 fatalities a year that are related to ice.
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