If there's a limit to what thieves will stop at, it doesn't end with snowmobiles. While snowmobile thefts don't happen in certain parts of the country — due to geographic and environmental limitations — they have occurred across 27 states from 2015-2017, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau's ForeCAST Report. The report analyzed snowmobile thefts reported via the National Crime Information Center from Jan. 1, 2015, through Dec. 31, 2017. The most common time for snowmobile theft is between the beginning of December and at the end of February with 52% of all snowmobile thefts taking place during these three months. Related: Wheeling and stealing: America's 25 most stolen vehicles |

Trouble on the horizon

As weather patterns are being disrupted due to climate change, when snowmobile thefts most commonly take place may change as parts of the country experience more inclement weather conditions going forward. For example, a study found that climate change won't stop the East Coast's worst storms, Bloomberg reported, meaning snowmobiles in New York and Maine, among other states, could be at greater risk in the future. Snowmobiles are an essential means of transportation for many as snowstorms can cripple traditional means of transportation. Aside from a viable mode of transit, the cost of a replacement can put a dent in any owner's wallet: snowmobile prices range from $2,000, according to gosnowmobiling.org, to as high as $18,000, depending on the manufacturer. With this in mind, above in the photo gallery are 10 key takeaways from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) report. Related: Top 10 Tips to Prevent Snowmobile Accidents