Dangers of thin ice across Canada as winter temperatures hover above freezing point

A balmy winter has taken Canada by storm, with people across the country dealing with a warmer holiday season — and resulting in tragedies where people have fallen through ice in Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta. The Lifesaving Society says while most drownings take place during summer months, about a third of them happen between October and May. On Thursday, daily highs across the country hovered near freezing or above zero. For outdoor winter recreational activities on frozen rivers, lakes, and ponds to be considered safe, sustained freezing conditions are required. “It is from coast to coast to coast. Canadians have the same question. Where is winter?” Environment & Climate Change Canada Senior Climatologist David Phillips said. Global’s Kyle Benning has more. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10193850/lac-ste-anne-december-tragedy-ice/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #Weather #Canada