Rare Chance to Ski on Ice in the Deep South

Residents of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina were given a rare chance to show off their ice-skiing skills when an ice-storm struck the area. Using a mower, a rope and some ice-skating boots eager skiers were able to get a short-lived thrill on the ice that covered the streets. The east coast of the United States has been experiencing unusually cold weather recently, with southern states like South Carolina and Alabama experiencing snow and ice. Credit: Robbie Helm