January 30, 2022
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Winter weather has officially settled into New Jersey, and with the weather comes opportunities for winter fun. However, full layers of ice have not been able to form due to fluctuations in temperatures. That means ponds, rivers and lakes may not be as frozen as they look and are dangerous for ice skating, ice fishing and snowmobiling. Ice thickness, particularly in lower elevations and coastal areas, can be inconsistent and often unsafe. The best way to stay safe is by paying attention to warning signs and to STAY OFF THE ICE!
NOAA graphic for Minimum ice thickness guidelines for new clear ice only. If ice is not clear double the thickness. No ice is safe ice stay off. 
Sign posted at the Mill Pond in Allentown, New Jersey on January 30, 2022 
Allentown Mill Pond January 30, 2022, Stay off the ice. 
Ice Conditions at Town Center Robbinsville, stay off the ice. 1/30/2022 
Ice Conditions at Peddie Lake in Hightstown, NJ 1/30/2022 stay off the ice. 
Ice conditions at Etra Lake, East Windsor, NJ on January 30, 2022. A brave fisherman sets up an ice fishing shelter on Etra Lake this morning. (Not recommended) 
Ice conditions at lake Assunpink in Upper Freehold Township, stay off the ice.