Lake Mendota’s Ice Days Are Numbered

Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota is freezing over later and later, making it tough to plan activities that rely on snow and ice. It’s a problem that’s getting worse thanks to climate change.

A Festival on Thin Ice

Local experts say the lake’s freeze date is getting later, and it won’t be long before it’s too unpredictable to safely host events like ice fishing tournaments and snowmobile races. That’s why this community festival is making the most of the lake’s frozen days while it still can. It’s a ridiculous situation, but hey, at least they’re making the most of it.