- Many factors affect ice thickness including type of water, location, the time of year and other environmental factors.
- The colour of ice may be an indication of its strength.
- Clear blue ice is strongest.
- Gray ice is unsafe.
- Ice Thickness varies depending on what the purpose is for accessing the ice.
- 15 cm for walking or skating alone.
- 20 cm for skating parties or games
- 25 cm for snowmobiles.
- If you get into trouble on ice, call for help.
Thin Ice
NO ICE IS SAFE ICE
Ice conditions can change in an instant. Know the dangers that can come with winter ice circumstances.
For more information and tips about ice safety in the winter visit Lifesaving.
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