Lakes are not ready for vehicle traffic…
FORT ST. JOHN, BC: Police are sending out a reminder after a vehicle sank in Charlie Lake this past weekend…
Police say on Sunday November 22, 2020, officers received a report of a submerged pickup truck after the driver attempted to cross Charlie Lake in order to go ice fishing. The ice proved to be to thin, cracking below the vehicle and within minutes was entirely submerged. The driver was safe and did not sustain any injuries.
Anyone attempting to drive on lakes this winter season should ensure a prolonged cold snap has occurred and test the ice thickness prior to recreating on the ice. Larger lakes can take a long time to freeze to a safe thickness of ice across the entire surface of the lake. Safety must be a first priority this winter season.
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Fort St. John Weather
- No watches or warnings in effect, Fort St. John January 2, 2021
- Friday: Sunny. High plus 5. January 15, 2021
- Friday night: Clear. Low zero. January 15, 2021
- Saturday: Increasing cloudiness. High plus 4. January 15, 2021
- Saturday night: Chance of showers. Low plus 1. POP 60% January 15, 2021
- Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 8. January 15, 2021
- Sunday night: Clear. Low minus 2. January 15, 2021
- Monday: Sunny. High plus 5. January 15, 2021
- Monday night: Cloudy periods. Low plus 4. January 15, 2021
- Tuesday: Chance of showers. High 9. POP 60% January 15, 2021
