Despite Warm Temps, Cold Water Poses Hypothermia Risk At Minnesota Lakes Over Memorial Day Weekend

CBS Minnesota

May 27, 2022

Despite summer-like temperatures forecasted for the Memorial Day weekend, water temperatures in Minnesota lakes will be significantly colder. Water at Lake Minnetonka registered at 58 degrees on Thursday, according to Hennepin County Water Patrol.

“Some of the risks are definitely hypothermia,” said Sgt. Troy Kostohroiz. “Within five minutes of falling in the water, you may get that gasp effect, you may lose tingling or sensation in your fingers, the ability to grasp onto a boat or get back into a boat.”

Kostohroiz says alcohol consumption could increase the risk of hypothermia.

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