Temperatures have plunged below zero leading to the question “how thick is the ice?”  BJ Lyons chopped four holes at different locations to find the answer. Starting from shore and extending his investigation to 300 feet out, he found ice thickness to range between 4 to 6 inches.  A Michigan sheriff’s department posted this chart to help people gauge ice safety.

Viewers have been keeping up to date via the DamCam.  They are coupling weather stats on the main page of the website with live 24/7 video to determine conditions.  Below are 14 photos from the DamCam taken over the last couple weeks at random times.   

 

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