Stay on land - many ice conditions are uncertain despite the cold
There are subzero temperatures in large parts of the country, but the ice is not very safe. The snow means that anyone who wants to go out may have to think again.
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Twelve fatal accidents annually – so you're safe on the ice
This week a man died after walking through the ice in Kalix. Fatal ice accidents are not uncommon and with an increasingly shorter ice-laying season it is unwise to rely on habit, says Jan Insulander at the Ice Safety Council. It is the situation here and now that matters, not what it was like last year.
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Swedish lake ice is becoming increasingly weaker
Long-lasting periods with minus degrees are becoming increasingly rare in Sweden and it has made the lake ice both thinner and weaker in recent years. This is shown by a new Swedish study.
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Things to Consider Before Venturing Out on the Ice
To venture out onto the ice at this time of year can be a matter of life and death, and the unpredictable weather requires careful preparation. If you're alone, it's extremely difficult for most people to get back up, and then you'll freeze to death, says Jan Insulander, project leader at the Ice Safety Council.
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