Yes. Though, it is rare for the entire lake system to freeze over, ice coverage can still reach 90% or more. According to GLERL's records, two lakes have frozen over completely: Lake Superior in 1973 ...

This Great Lakes ice season has proven to be much better than the past few years — in fact, it's been relatively normal. So far, the 2024-'25 ice season has measured up to the slightly below to near ...

It’s hard to get an entirely clear satellite image at this time of year because of lake-effect clouds. The ice amount can be measured with the satellite imagery even if the ice isn’t visible under the ...

According to NOAA ice analysis updated this week, average ice cover across all five Great Lakes remains below 10%. This is ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Ice on Lake Michigan is typically a familiar sight this time of year, but it hasn't felt like a typical winter here in Chicago. January is running 6 degrees above average. December ...

With continuing above-freezing temperatures across the region, Great Lakes ice coverage has dropped to less than 10% since reaching a high over more than 50% in February. Great Lakes ice coverage ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — After last week's Arctic blast, icy conditions rapidly developed on the Maumee River and Lake Erie. Ice fisherman took advantage of the frozen conditions after several winters of mild ...

Those eager to take advantage of winter’s snow need to keep safety at the forefront of their preparations, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources advises. Be extra careful on all waterbodies ...

The Great Lakes reached their highest ice coverage in three years on Feb. 22, hitting 52.23%. Warming temperatures have caused that percentage to shrink to nearly zero. With continuing above-freezing ...