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Saturday, January 9, 2010

Respect Deep Creek Lake ice

Respect Deep Creek Lake ice

Cumberland Times-News

MCHENRY — As temperatures begin to freeze area waterways, the Maryland Park Service cautions that anyone enjoying winter activities on Deep Creek Lake or any frozen body of water, should use care, particularly at night.

“Snowmobilers, ice fishermen, hikers and cross-country skiers traveling on the frozen lake should exercise caution,” urged Deep Creek Lake Recreation Area Assistant Manager Mark Spurrier. “Wearing a personal flotation device could prevent a tragedy. If you encounter people, pets or wildlife that have fallen through the ice, call either 911 or the Department of Natural Resources at 1-800-628-9944 for assistance.”

Road salt and abrasives plowed from highway bridges may affect the quality of the ice underneath and unseen snowdrifts can act as ramps and cause sleds and snowmobiles to become airborne leading to a loss of control and accidents.

Deep Creek Lake is a part of the designated off-road vehicle trail system permitting use by registered snowmobiles only. Permits are available by mail or at any of the local state park offices during normal business hours. Snowmobiles may operate at night if equipped with working head and taillights. Snowmobilers may access the lake through Deep Creek Lake State Park or with permission from a private landowner. For further information on ice conditions at Deep Creek Lake, call 301-387-5563 during the weekday or the Discovery Center on weekends at 301-387-7067.

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Sunday, February 3, 2008

Deep Creek Lake officially freezes

I took these photos from the Sunplace community lakefront area on Wednesday morning. I wasn't about to walk out to try the ice, but it sure looked frozen to me. I had seen scattered groups of ice-fishermen out on the ice, so I had a pretty good idea it was solid. Later on in the day, I noticed a few snowmobilers zooming by, so the lake must *officially* be frozen! Wisp Ski Resort lost little time in terms of snowmaking - you could hear the hum of the snowmakers in the distance. The one thing that you can't see from these photos is the WIND. It had to be blowing around 30-40 mph and it was FREEZING. It was all I could stand to take these few pics and then dive back into my vehicle.