The polar freeze that has gripped the area in the middle of this week is just one part of the equation as far as constructing Sturgeon Bay’s outdoor ice rink. Also required are sustained cold temperatures and a healthy amount of snow according to Municipal Services Director Mike Barker.

The warm weekend depleted the snowpack in Sturgeon Bay so recent accumulation in addition to another one to three inches expected Thursday is a welcome sight. Temperatures are predicted to rebound towards the freezing point. Recent weather forecasts suggest that could be the norm until Christmas which may delay the opening of the rink until after the holiday.