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Hell Creek Marina Ice Update 1.21.26

Pressure ridges are back—and they’re hiding in plain sight…

The following ice report is by Hell Creek Marina:

Marina to Boy Scout; there is a few spots along the shoreline to watch while getting on and off the ice. Is officially safe for 4-Wheelers and Side x Sides.

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Marina to Lucky Point, where it got broken up by the wind is all stuck back together and has 6+” of ice.

There is a couple pressure ridges along the shoreline that go up towards the north and out to the middle to be mindful of, as they are refroze but only a couple inches of ice.

From Marina to Lucky Point, 4-wheelers only as long as you pay attention and look for the pressure ridges.

Shoreline and pressure ridges should be better by this weekend with the single and negative temps coming in.

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