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 September 29, 2022
- Current Conditions: Mostly Cloudy, 13.9°C October 1, 2022
- Friday night: Partly cloudy. Low 7. September 30, 2022
- Saturday: Mainly sunny. High 22. September 30, 2022
- Saturday night: Partly cloudy. Low 12. September 30, 2022
- Sunday: Sunny. High 20. September 30, 2022
- Sunday night: Clear. Low 9. September 30, 2022
- Monday: Sunny. High 21. September 30, 2022
- Monday night: Clear. Low plus 4. September 30, 2022
- Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 15. September 30, 2022
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