Another morning of subzero cold today and Lake Dillon has finally frozen over.
It happened a week or two later than usual and nearly a month later than last year, when the reservoir froze Dec. 20.
On Monday Jan. 13 a concerned citizen reported a lost dog – or maybe something else – trotting across the lake.
A Summit County Sheriff’s deputy flew a drone overhead to investigate and spotted a lone coyote. The commentary on Facebook is pure gold, like this:
“Why did the coyote cross the lake?” “To prove it wasn’t a chicken!”
If YOU get out on Lake Dillon, or any body of frozen water, treat the ice like backcountry snow:
- Check conditions
- Bring a partner
- Use proper equipment
- Leave immediately if you see or hear shooting cracks