GSL Slip Renters and Marina Users
 
The surface temperatures of Great Salt Lake is now about 29 degrees and intermittent ice has begun to form both in the marina and on the lake.  After this next storm passes over the marina we could see more significant ice starting next week.  Listed below is a Hypothermia chart.  Use extreme caution when boating on the Great Salt Lake
 
Thank you
Dave Shearer
Harbormaster
Great Salt Lake Marina
 

Hypothermia Chart

 

 

Water Temp               Exhaustion or Unconsciousness            Expected Survival Time

32.5°                        Under 15 minutes                                   Under 15-45 minutes

32.5° - 40°               15 to 30 minutes                                    30 to 90 minutes

40° - 50°                  30 to 60 minutes                                    1 to 3 hours

50° - 60°                  1 to 2 hours                                            1 to 6 hours

60° - 70°                  2 to 7 hours                                            2 to 40 hours

70° - 80°                  3 to 12 hours                                          3 hours to indefinite

Over 80°                  Indefinite                                                Indefinite

 

Warning: Great Salt Lake is currently below 32°.  Survival time is shorter than listed on the above chart.