Do you think I'll be able to go Ice Skating?

Question

It is a natural lake about 2000 ft. at the widest area. The temperature that day will be high of 26 and a low of 20. There will also be a 90% chance of snow. Thanks!

Answer 1

Hm....I'm not sure I'd try, but it depends on where you are. Ice is never the same thickness, no matter what kind of ice it is. It might start out really thick, but if you skate over a thin spot....*splash* you're underwater. Not so good. Use your best judgement.

Answer 2

There is not enough info to give a safe answer. It depends on how thick the ice is at the time you are there.

Answer 3

Is this a math question?

Answer 4

I'm not sure

Answer 5

Yes, you will be able to if you have the strength and the skills to otherwise you won't...Be careful! Like that other dude said...lol

Answer 6

um....I don't think it really matters the temp? You might want to think about the thickness of the ice...so you don't fall through.  :)

Answer 7

Wow. I don't think i'm smart enough. I agree with the other girl. it sounds like a math question.

Answer 8

I think you will.

But I'm no ice expert. So be careful =]

Answer 9

I love snow and ice-skating! Take me along!

Answer 10

maybe, I'm not an ice expert but if you do get to than consider yourself lucky that sounds really fun right now :)

Answer 11

ive been skating on lakes and what not for over 10 years (also been playing hockey for 10 years since i was 3). go plow out a spot with a shovel and walk every ware you shovel, then about 5 ft away from the edge shovel a 2ft by 2ft square cut a hole in the ice and measure the thickness 5+ inches of ice=good... 3-4 inches of ice= take your chances but i wouldnt recommend that... below 2 inches= use common sense!

Answer 12

well i wouldn't advise going skating on a lake ... the ice won't be smooth and you could smash through a thin patch and end up drowning ...

go to your nearest ice rink instead

Answer 13

The issue is as much about how cold it will be the day you go ice skating, but how cold it has been that week and how thick the ice is. Thin ice equals a very cold, very wet ice skater. And if it has been warming the past few days the ice is more likely to crack and break. Its dangerous to ice skate on a frozen lake no matter what the circumstance, but if you are willing to take the risk (which usually makes it more fun anyway, right?) then go for it. Just take baby steps when you first get on the ice, making sure to put all your weight down and spread your weight out a little. If it doesn't crack after a few minutes, its probably not going to. But whatever you do, do not go alone! Take a few friends and maybe take turns sitting out one by one on the shore, just in case. You never know so its better safe than sorry. Have fun! It'll be a beautiful and fun time - take pictures! Just be careful.