{"id":126843,"date":"2022-02-24T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/?p=126843"},"modified":"2024-07-11T20:55:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T20:55:30","slug":"dangers-of-the-spring-thaw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/dangers-of-the-spring-thaw\/","title":{"rendered":"Dangers of the Spring Thaw: Water & Ice Hazards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The dangers of the spring thaw are a very real thing and can cause issues for underprepared anglers<\/a>, boaters, and even hunters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key to staying safe near the water during the spring thaw is to stay aware, do your research, and be attuned to any danger around you. We\u2019ve got some important tips to share with you about staying safe around the water during the spring thaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spring Thaw Dangers to Look Out For<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This spring, keep an eye out for issues such as thawing ice and fast currents! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melting snow and thinning ice can cause a number of dangers \u2014 some visible and some not. Just be smart, careful, and prepared. For those of us who are naturally drawn to the water, no matter the season, here are a few things to look out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thawing, Thinning Ice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you love to go ice fishing<\/a> (us, too!), or you tend to walk over frozen water during your hunting or outdoor expeditions, it\u2019s officially time to keep an eye out for thawing or thinning ice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stepping through thawed, thin ice \u2014 or driving over it \u2014 is remarkably dangerous, especially since the water underneath is still so cold, and could be moving very quickly. It\u2019s always a good idea to reference ice thickness with an ice auger, pickaxe or measuring tape \u2014 and stay attuned to local weather insights as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a quick reference guide for ice thickness according to the Canadian Red Cross<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n