Great Lakes ice formations can be beautiful, but deadly. Why officials say stay off
When Michigan's many lakes and rivers form ice, it can be hard to stay away. Some ice isn't worth stepping onto, experts say.
Great Lakes' ice cover expanded rapidly in past week
The next few weeks look quite a bit milder than last week, but still near normal on temperatures. The Great Lakes ice cover will continue to grow, but probably at a much slower pace. It will take a long-lasting deep cold spell in early February for above normal ice cover to occur on the Great Lakes.
Great Lakes ice coverage is spiking right now
The Great Lakes' ice coverage was lagging behind average for much of the winter. Now, coverage is above average for some lakes.
Great Lakes suddenly see extensive ice form. Here's how much ice there is
The ice coverage in Lake Erie has rapidly expanded to 80% this week. February and March are peak maximum ice coverage periods for the Great Lakes.
Great Lakes ice surge: 3 of 5 Lakes seeing above-average coverage
The dip of Arctic air into the Midwest expanded ice coverage across all 5 Great Lakes, some seeing greater increases than others.
Arctic Blast Brings Highest Ice Cover In The Great Lakes In Two Years
The recent arctic blast has pushed ice cover on the Great Lakes to levels not seen since 2022. Lake Erie in particular has become mostly ice covered in quick order. As of January 23, ice cover has risen to 85%,
Cold Brings Most Ice Cover In The Great Lakes In Two Years
Lake Erie ice coverage has increased dramatically in just a week with the latest January cold blast. The lakes are now closer to average for this time of year and one ship even got stuck in the ice. Here are the details.
From cleanup to science to research, federal funding freeze raises Great Lakes concerns
The Great Lakes region is a major recipient of federal funding to protect and clean up the basin as well as protect its rich ...
‘All Too Clear’ documentary explores mussels’ effect on Great Lakes
A new documentary about the Great Lakes will be screened Thursday night in Sturgeon Bay. All Too Clear: Beneath the Surface ...
Meet the gruesome predator of the Great Lakes
The sea lamprey, native to the Atlantic Ocean, invaded the Great Lakes generations ago and killed off much of the lake trout ...
How low are water levels in the Great Lakes in January?
What the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is predicting for the upcoming months for the water levels of the five Great Lakes.
Great Lakes freighter freed from Lake Erie ice after Cleveland Coast Guard cutter arrives
Canadian vessel with 17 people on board, got stuck in the ice on Lake Erie. A U.S. Coast Guard cutter from Cleveland heled ...
"All Too Clear" documentary examines Great Lakes water quality
The health of Great Lakes will be in focus when the documentary called "All Too Clear: Beneath the Surface of the Great Lakes ...
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Harris Poll: Climate change brings a mixed bag to the Great Lakes with strong downsides
Harris Poll respondents recognize the changes, but they're not sure local governments are prepared to address them.