The ongoing frigid temperatures and blowing snow are to blame for two separate incidents that left ATV drivers stranded.
Both had to be rescued by the US Coast Guards.
One man had to be airlifted after his ATV flipped over on Lake Erie two weeks ago.
"He was hypothermic, so that's a serious injury and some fractures to the pelvis," says Lt. Michael Yanez.
"If Canada asks for help, then we can respond," Yanez says.
On Friday, a man in his 40s was stranded on Lake St. Clair for 90 minutes before being rescued when his ATV broke down.
"What we do know is that the environment he was in was bad. There was snow squalls moving in at the time. You don't want to be out there for long," says Yanez.
"When we first pulled up we didn't know where he was, we couldn't see him because he was hidden in the trees to take cover," adds Yanez.
Officials say the man appeared to be "fine" once hoisted into the helicopter.
It was around -25 degrees celsius Friday afternoon with the wind chill.
"He had pretty good clothing on. He was definitely cold, we all were even in the helicopter," says Yanez
The man was transported to Mitchell's Bay Marina where he was treated by EMS.
The man was said to be in good condition as last check.
Yanez advises the public to think twice before heading on the ice.
"Have a clear head, have a plan, take a buddy with you and have a line of communication to friends and family," says Yanez.
