Active AlertsOak Point, NY

...Please check with state and local authorities regardingguidelines for allowed activities...* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the low to mid 70s maycause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold watertemperatures which are currently only in the mid to upper 50sacross Lake Champlain and in the regions smaller lakes and rivers.* The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia toanyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below60 degrees, the average submerged person could loose dexteritywithin minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyoneon small boats, canoes or kayaks should plan accordingly ifrecreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid thisthreat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your lifejacket!