Lake Mendota officially froze on January 14th, 2013!

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Read an article by UW limnologist John J. Magnuson on the history of Mendota’s ice cover


The Clean Lakes Alliance and Rayovac are teaming up to host a contest to “Guess the Date” Lake Mendota freezes over.

Pick the correct date as determined by the Wisconsin State Climatology Office and you could be gliding across your favorite lake in a cross-country ski package provided by Erehwon Mountain Outfitter!

Mendota Freeze Contest Entries 2012

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Prizes Include:

  • Ski Equipment Package from Erehwon Mountain Outfitter
  • Two 1-Day Lift Tickets from Tyrol Basin Ski & Snowboard Area
  • Two $50 Gift Cards from Middleton Sports & Fitness
  • Fun in the Snow Toy Basket from Learning Express Toys
  • Airhead Snow Sled from Fontana Sports Specialties
  • Warm You Up Gift Basket from Yola’s Cafe & Coffee Shop
  • Family 4 Pack from Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
  • 4 Pack Gift Certificate from Gigi’s Cupcakes

Prizes go in order of value to first 9 participants that guess the correct date.

For updates on the Mendota Freeze Contest, go to the Clean Lakes Alliance Facebook page or follow the contest on Twitter!

For more information on the Clean Lakes Alliance, please visit www.cleanlakesalliance.com.

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