The warmer than normal weather to start out the new year is having an impact on local ice rinks and frozen lakes.
The Department of Natural Resources says ice is unpredictable and never 100 percent safe no matter how cold it is. Despite the weather, outdoor ice rinks in Eau Claire are still open to the public but it’s been taking longer to get them prepared. Skaters can go to the Department of Parks and Recreation Facebook page to get updates on closings.
