Spring has sprung
Cloudy ice makes the bubbles harder to see.
Based on ice conditions checks from March 23, 2023.
Spring has sprung! The bubbles are still here, but they are getting increasingly difficult to see as the ice has become quite foggy. There are however still some clear patches to be found, but you will need to work harder to find them. The lake also still has a significant amount of snow covering. The late season ice has some cool features and patterns, and any trip out on the lake is sure to be a memorable experience. Let the bubble hunting continue!
Where to Go
The best spots to find the bubbles are still the Ice Bubbles Parking Lot and Abraham Slabs, and this will be the case until the end of the season.
There is open water and thin ice north of Windy Point and the area should be avoided.
The ice at Belly can be quite treacherous where the creek comes in, and it is recommended that only those that know the area and have good knowledge of ice safety venture out on the ice in that location.
You can find out more about each of these locations here.
Head Out With A Guide
Make the most of your adventure and head out with a guide. Nordegg Adventures offers guided tours on Abraham Lake from November to April. Snowshoes, ice cleats and kicksleds are also available to rent in Nordegg.
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FAQ
Is it safer if I stay close to shore? Most accidents happen on the shore and near the shore where the ice is the weakest.
What will the conditions be like tomorrow? The truth is that we don't know. The weather is unpredictable and conditions change quickly. Case in point, earlier this week the forecast only changed to include rain an hour before it started raining. Until then we were forecasted to have a nice sunny day. What we can share is what we saw that day to give you a starting point as you plan your adventure.
How come I didn't see bubbles while you posted some from that day? We get this question a lot and it usually depends on where you went. Abraham Lake is a large reservoir and conditions can be drastically different from one end to the other. The Nordegg Adventures guides sharing these updates are on the lake daily and know where to go depending on the conditions. If you're heading out on your own, use the information we share as a starting point and give yourself plenty of time to explore different locations if conditions at your first choice are less than ideal.
Plan Ahead to be Safe
Please make sure to follow a few simple tips to be safe on your next adventure:
- Know where you are going. We're seeing a lot of people putting themselves into dangerous situations simply by being in the wrong place.
- Don't get stuck. Parking lots and access are not always maintained. Driving down to the lake is a lot easier than driving back up. If you have any doubts, park at the road and walk in.
- Be prepared for the weather. It's cold and windy on Abraham Lake. Dress warm and bring extra clothes in your vehicle.
We share more ice safety information here. If you are not familiar with ice safety or Abraham Lake we recommend booking a tour with local guides.
Ice Safety
We share this information to help visitors to the area plan their trip. This represents the conditions we have observed at a specific point in time. Ice safety depends on many more factors than just ice conditions and anybody going on the ice should have the knowledge and experience required to assess the risks, or should consider going with a guide.
