Eagan Police Show Video of Man Skating Pinetree Trail

Law enforcement officials are busy following a wintry mix that made ice rinks of roadways across the metro Monday night and early Tuesday morning. Side streets, freeway bridge decks and overpasses are especially icy.

Eagan police captured the scene of one crafty pedestrian who decided to skate the normally-dry Pinetree Trait. "This is the only safe way to get around on Pinetree Trail," police said on Twitter:

Authorities remind motorists that slowing down, paying attention, and driving to conditions will help you arrive safely at your destination even in the nastiest of road conditions. Also remember to buckle-up.

Roads will remain slick Tuesday from freezing rain and snow overnight, but after that, it's a prolonged January thaw into the weekend.

Image via Sinead Friel, Flickr, used under Creative Commons