Fair Warning: Icebreaking operations could begin this weekend in Midland area
Weather could be a factor
The Canadian Coast Guard advises icebreaking operations could begin this weekend in the Midland and Owen Sound areas.
This is to allow commercial vessels safe and efficient movement into and out of the
“Ice surface users should plan their ice activities carefully, use caution on the ice and avoid the shipping lanes and icebreaking operations. Broken and fragmented ice tracks and ridging left behind by passing icebreakers or commercial vessels may not freeze over immediately. This can result in hazardous conditions for ice users. In addition, newly fallen snow will obscure ship tracks. Unsafe ice conditions can persist long after icebreakers have left the area.”
– Canadian Coast Guard
Dates for the icebreaking operation are subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.
