However last week, the Aroostook River in Washburn, Maine, had frazil ice form on the river. Forecasters explained in a post on X that the river’s flow is running very low because of drought ...

Frazil ice is a type of slush ice made up of small ice crystals that form in turbulent, supercooled water. It can be found in ...

“Frazil ice is very unique,” said Michael Walker ... In the meantime, they just received five new pumps to help the water flow. Officials said they will look at a redesign of the system ...

Wednesday’s advisory noted tap water should be saved for “essential needs” and emergencies like fire suppression because of a “frazil ice accumulation” preventing water supply from the ...