11/4/12 – Sawbill Lake is about 60 – 70% covered with skim ice this morning. Historically, the first week of November is normal for a freeze-up date. In the context of the last decade, it is a little early. It remains to be seen if it is frozen for the season. The forecast predicts warm and rainy weather later this week. – Bill

Looking south from the Sawbill Lake canoe landing at about noon today. It sure looks like November.
Here is the most recent edition of the Cook County West End News from WTIP, North Shore Community Radio.