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How does this winter compare to previous early ice-out records?

This is marking new records for earliest ice-out on lakes across the state.

While we haven't had a typical winter this year in Minnesota, exporting 'winter'-- or a part of it, anyway-- used to be a big business in the North Star State.

A walk on beautiful ice formations can turn deadly in a second. You could find yourself trapped with no way to escape.

Have you heard any unusual noises in your house during the winter?

Snow covered roads are being reported throughout the area - be careful!

It's a phenomenon that occurs when conditions are *just* right, but this year seems to be a good year for wild ice in Minnesota.

Some years, anglers might be out fishing by Thanksgiving. Not this year.

Exporting 'winter'-- or a big part of it, anyway-- used to be a big business in Minnesota.

Snow continues to pile up in our yards and on our rooftops, and the sheer weight of all that snow is incredible. If you have significant snow on your roof check out this free, handy calculator to estimate its weight - which may get you off the dime to get that snow off sooner rather than later.