A chart showing 2025 ice cover on Lake Michigan. NOAA. Despite this winter's cold snap leading to increased ice formation, the Great Lakes are experiencing a long-term decline in ice coverage.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The mid-January Arctic blast brought frigid temperatures, helping to firm up a good quantity of ice on Lake Michigan. With the sunshine and more mild conditions over ...

Between ice breaking tug boats, massive cranes and large barges, ... the Sheboygan River that also flows into Lake Michigan; and the St. Louis River that flows into Lake Superior.

Lake Michigan's ice cover high was 93.2% in 2014. Lake Huron had 98.2% ice cover in 1996. Lake Erie froze over completely in 1978, 1979 and 1996. Lake Ontario had 86.2% ice coverage in 1979.

Lake Michigan's ice cover high was 93.2% in 2014. Lake Huron had 98.2% ice cover in 1996. Lake Erie froze over completely in 1978, 1979 and 1996. Lake Ontario had 86.2% ice coverage in 1979.

Juvenile whitefish numbers are plummeting in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Updated: Jul. 24, ... high flow rates, ... Diminishing ice cover on Lake Superior.

Ice on Lake Michigan has been key in shaping the region's economic & cultural landscape Today, climate change is impacting the predictability & severity of the winter freeze.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — Officials are urging you to be safe if you head out on the ice. A recent study by the Indiana Department of Health found that from 2018 to 2021, a total of 216 drowning ...