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Published: February 18th, 2012 09:48 PM
Last Modified: February 18th, 2012 09:48 PM
Officials with the Mat-Su Borough Emergency Services say they're concerned about unusually thin ice on parts of Big Lake. The 2,000-mile Iron Dog snowmachine race starts today at South Port Marina on Big Lake and goes to Nome and then Fairbanks.
West Lakes Fire Chief Bill Gamble said ice on Big Lake usually averages four to five feet thick. But this year, drill tests show it's only about 30 inches in the area of the parking lot and where the snowmachines will race. He said heavy weight could cause the ice to crack or lead to flooding. He advises people to be cautious, spread out and use common sense.
Mat-Su Borough Emergency Manager Casey Cook said several agencies will monitor the event in case of ice-related issues.
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