A recent study reveals that Sweden’s lake ice is becoming thinner and weaker, posing risks for winter enthusiasts who enjoy skating and fishing. Climate fluctuations have disrupted the formation of strong core ice, leading to an increase in fragile white ice over the past 50 years.

As frigid temperatures settle over Rochester, Minnesota, residents are eagerly returning to outdoor ice activities. After last year’s record warmth kept skaters off the ice, this winter’s chill has transformed Soldiers Field Park into a bustling hub for skating and curling.