As one of the city’s driest-ever runs of October weather comes to a close, which saw temperatures regularly hover around freezing, some Anchorage residents are ready to explore the recently frozen water bodies.
comes to a close, which saw temperatures regularly hover around freezing, some Anchorage residents are ready to explore the recently frozen water bodies.
Parks and Recreation Director Mike Braniff said he advises extreme caution for anyone considering going on ice-clad lakes, ponds, or lagoons across the municipality. There’s no doubt the temptation is there to get out on the ice, but the Municipality of Anchorage says it’s too early in the season to do it safely. Braniff said the city won’t drive its trucks on the ice for snow removal and ice re-surfacing until at least the 12-inch mark.
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