Tag: Lake Erie
A frozen Lake Erie means no food for many
With nearly 95% ice coverage across Lake Erie, the food source destination for many animals is now inaccessible. The water is locked away from animals, including endangered species like the […]
Ice coverage surges across Great Lakes; Lake Erie over 95% covered in ice
As of Tuesday afternoon, total ice coverage on the Great Lakes stands at 48.42%. It’s a significant jump that places this year well ahead of historical averages for early February. […]
Could Lake Ontario freeze completely? It happened nearly a century ago
There’s some ice cover along the shallow parts of Lake Ontario this winter, but unlike Lake Erie, meteorologists predict it’s unlikely for Lake Ontario to freeze over. Read the full […]
Lake Erie report card shows poor grades
The recently released binational “State of the Great Lakes 2025 Report” produced by the U.S. EPA and Environment Canada shows the condition of the Great Lakes. Read the full story […]
Fully frozen Lake Erie shuts down lake-effect snow for the winter
Lake Erie is completely frozen over, with surveys showing an average ice thickness of about one foot, according to the U.S. Coast Guard website. The formation poses both opportunities and […]