Tag: Lake Erie
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 […]
Thick ice at long last for winter anglers: NE Ohio fishing report
Arctic temperatures have anglers cutting holes in thick ice to go fishing, a welcome change after the warmer than usual winters in recent years. From ponds and lakes to the […]