Not sure time is going to chnage much. It's been -30 for several days in a row in January and February and the slush is still there. We are getting rain this morning changing to snow this afternoon. Good news it is getting colder so the machine tracks on the ice should freeze up and make it a little easier to get out. It will still be messy off the tracks. With snowshoes you will at least stay out of the water, but its still going to be a workout. Forecast is sunny and -8 for Sunday..........