Miller's Pond Enters Its Ice Age

Record-low temperatures have frozen over most of Miller's Pond in Smithtown leaving local wildlife to chill out on the ice or migrate. 

While it seems the Canadian geese have sought out warmer waters, ducks and seagulls gathered together in small groups along the ice at Miller's Pond or in small pockets of unfrozen water. 

As of noon on Tuesday, high temperature of the day is 10 degrees. Yes, 10 degrees with wind chill making it feel closer to -8 degrees, according to the National Weather Center.  It's not expected to climb much higher. 

Forecasters have issued a Wind Chill Advisory for winds expected to make temperatures feel from -10 to -20 degrees below zero through 6 p.m. Tuesday. 

Temperatures aren't expected to reach above freezing until Thursday, so Miller's Pond ice sheet might continue to grow. A sign warns visitors, "Absolutely no ice skating." 

For now, stay indoors and enjoy the photos we took before frantically racing back to the car. And if you must go outside, here is a Patch list of safety tips.