Motorists are asked to watch for any suspicious activity along the trails. All callers will remain anonymous. State Game, Fish and Parks officials say there is no sure answer. Ice can be very dangerous, and people can be injured or killed if it is not respected. Traveling in a vehicle on ice, especially early or late in the season, is simply a matter of an accident waiting to happen.
New ice is usually stronger than old ice.
As ice ages, the bond between the crystals makes it more dangerous and weaker even if melting has not occurred. Wind speeds influence ice formation. Light winds speed up the formation. Strong winds force water from beneath the ice and can decay the edges of the ice. Snow can insulate ice and keep it strong.