Being originally from PA myself, I know that the ice conditions there can vary extremely from one area to another and thought I would post this link from the Fishing and Boating Commissions page on ice safety. Click
here for the PDF.
Stay Safe and here's to PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL not seeing his shadow

Oh, so I guess you wanted him to see his shadow so you could ice fish longer

Well at least you finally got some decent ice to fish from

After all you can't have your cake and eat it too you know; well that is unless you live in Alaska

By the way I'm adding on my 18" extension to the power auger the next time I go out so I'll be sure to have enough to get through.
Tight Lines

Brad