Eagle River Warns of Thinning Ice, Summer Fun Ahead

0:00It's April 14th. This is Anchorage News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. Spring Melt is hitting Eagle River Alaska hard, with puddles and potholes popping up everywhere. Parks and recreation officials are putting out a clear warning, stay off the lake ice as it thins out quick. Manager Jeff Urbanis says, warmer days and longer sunlight are speeding up the melt, so his team stop checking ice depth. Watch for grey patches in the snow. Those mean water is pooling, and the ice below is getting weak. Locals love winter here, but are itching for summer vibes, and luckily no one's fallen through the ice so far this spring. Urbanis aims to keep that perfect record going strong. He's also flagging trail conditions. If you're biking or on horseback, hold off until things dry out to avoid damaging the paths and piling on repair. Work later. Summer shaping a fun, with more focus on boating and swimming at spots like Mirror Lake. But play it safe until the ice fully clears on its own, time.