Ice Report

(this is a picture from Red Lake the day after Thanksgiving 3-4" of ice)

Here is what I have for the latest ice report for places we have recently fished.  Areas that had any bite of snow(small drifts) always seemed to be as much as 1/3 less then areas without snow.  

Ice thickness as of 1/05/16:

Lake Waconia Ice Report 4-7"

Lake Minnetonka Ice Report 1-7" (Some areas were still open a few days ago)

Red Lake Ice Report 11-14"

Leech Lake Ice Report 6-14"

Lake of the Woods Ice Report 10-14" (Canadian side varies more)

Eastern South Dakota has varied alot, I recommend you call out there and speak to a local bait shop for latest info prior to heading out.