* The warm air temperatures this weekend in the mid 40s may cause
people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water
temperatures which are currently only around 50 on the lakes and
in the lower 50s on the rivers.
* The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone
immersed in the water. According to the Maine Warden Service, when
the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged
person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to
accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes or kayaks
should plan accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme
caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and
always wear your life jacket!