Cold night temperatures have solidified the lake ice once again and the combination of a skiff of snow and frost has created just enough fluff on the ice to make Nordic or cross country skiing an enjoyable option as the winter winds down. On the big lake, the south shore is quite protected from the wind and probably provides the best skiing conditions with an even layer of snow. Everywhere else, where the ice surface is exposed to the winds from the north west or the south east, the ice is mottled with both clear ice and shallow snow drifts, making skiing a bit of a challenge. Enjoy the season while it lasts!