MERRILL, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – The Merrill Ice Drags were canceled Saturday because of warm weather and poor ice conditions.
Water was ponding on the ice at Council Grounds State Park near Merrill.
The ice must be 18-inches thick. Next week’s events are also in jeopardy. The championships are scheduled for February 25.
“About two inches of snow would be very good, because this is very, very treacherous out here right now just for walking purposes,” said Cindy Opichka, the president of the Merrill Ice Draggers. “We need a little bit of snow for people to be out here and it helps slow the cars down on the track too,” she added.
Opichka says they will continue to monitor the weather conditions and give any updates on their Facebook page.
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