[PhilNote - good video at the link.]
In his latest IMR segment, which takes viewers above and below the ice, Elliot says people should never venture onto a lake that they’re unfamiliar with. Ice thickness varies across the lakes, he says, noting that four inches is the recommended minimum thickness for ice fishing. Even when there’s a foot of frozen ice available — enough to support a pickup truck — drivers still need to be cautious, he says.
“Make sure to drive slowly and stay at least 50 feet away from other vehicles,” Elliot says. “The weight of the truck alone can create waves that shift and crack nearby ice, making it extremely dangerous.
See the full post here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/02/28/weather-channel-uses-virtual-reality-reveal-terrifying-danger-frozen-lakes/?utm_term=.1b5616be5f1d
Also:
‘We’re able to give people a real sense for what to expect.’
https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/18/18188594/winter-storm-harper-ice-snow-the-weather-channel-video-graphics