Freezing temperatures across northern Minnesota have resulted in ice formation on local lakes.  Ice formation this year may be slightly earlier than anticipated.  Several smaller lakes have ½ to 1 inch of ice forming and visitors have been caught ill prepared while paddling in rapidly forming ice.  To prevent unnecessary search and rescue, the Superior National Forest reminds visitors to plan ahead and be prepared for a wide variety of conditions like ice, snow, and hail.  Conditions can change rapidly and without warning.  In some cases, adjusting outdoor recreation plans is the best course of action.

Northern Minnesota is under Winter Weather Advisory through Wednesday morning  (October 21).  Additional snow is expected this afternoon/evening with 2-5 inches likely and potential for up to 6 inches in certain areas of the Northland.

Please visit the National Weather Service for more information:  www.weather.gov

The Forest offices are available by phone from 8-4:30 CST, seven days a week. Please visit us at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/superior/home for all visitor updates.  You can also follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SuperiorNF or contact us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SuperiorNF/