Environment

Not a good time to go on the ice

Published

4 years ago

January 16, 2021

There may be ice on many area lakes and rivers, but it’s not very safe, according to the La Crosse Fire Department.

A department news release says the recent warm weather and wet snowfall have contributed to the weak condition of the ice.

People who plan to go on the ice for fishing or other purposes are asked to check the ice as they proceed.

The department reports that some people in the area have fallen through the ice on Saturday because of the poor conditions.

Brad Williams

A native of Prairie du Chien, Brad graduated from UW - La Crosse and has worked in radio news for more than 30 years, mostly in the La Crosse area. He regularly covers local courts and city and county government. Brad produces the features "Yesterday in La Crosse" and "What's Buried on Brad's Desk." He also writes the website "Triviazoids," which finds odd connections between events that happen on a certain date, and he writes and performs with the local comedy group Heart of La Crosse. Brad been featured on several national TV programs because of his memory skills.