12-09-2016, 12:49 AM
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So once a lake gets a solid few inches of ice what will conditions like strong winds and heavy snows have on the ice?
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On smaller bodies of water the wind has minimal impact on the ice after it freezes. On larger bodies of water (Bear Lake, Utah Lake and Flaming Gorge for example), the wind can shift the entire ice and can create islands of ice or blow it off entirely. Heavy snow can cause pressure ridges to open up and with the water coming on the ice it can create slush on top of the ice.
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So once a lake gets a solid few inches of ice what will conditions like strong winds and heavy snows have on the ice?
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On smaller bodies of water the wind has minimal impact on the ice after it freezes. On larger bodies of water (Bear Lake, Utah Lake and Flaming Gorge for example), the wind can shift the entire ice and can create islands of ice or blow it off entirely. Heavy snow can cause pressure ridges to open up and with the water coming on the ice it can create slush on top of the ice.
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