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 ...

Warming air temperatures are changing ice cover in seasonally frozen lakes worldwide. The timing of ice formation and melting, called ice phenology, affects lake temperatures, seasonal stratification, ...

The Arctic air over the Great Lakes last week did cause a surge in ice concentration for most of the Great Lakes. Here’s a look at how the percentage of ice cover today compares to historical normals.

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 ...