A sloppy two inches of snow blanketed Wayzata yesterday and then froze overnight, leaving the streets, trees, and even the boats with a crunchy white coat that looks and feels more like January than early November.
At 8:14 a.m. this morning, when the air temperature hovered at a brisk 31 degrees, the scene on Lake Minnetonka held a moody beauty: the sunrise peeking through a thick fog rising off the water, created by the lake’s warmer surface meeting the freezing air above.
One boat, still docked at the Minnetonka Boatworks and looking slightly out of place among the icy remnants, highlighted the seasonal transition and a gentle reminder to boat owners. With temperatures dropping fast, the engine block faces a risk of cracking, which could lead to costly replacements if left unattended. It’s a stark reminder that winter prep is essential for anyone with a vessel on Lake Minnetonka.
Stay warm, Wayzata, and keep an eye on those seasonal changes!
