As of March 16, average ice cover across the lakes was roughly 13.5%. Lake Superior was at 9.2%, and Lake Michigan was at 10.7%.

But with overall warming due to climate change, the study found that Lakes Michigan and Huron don't consistently separate into layers — or stratify — in the winter anymore. The consequences ...

It offers a look at why winter science is needed, and the barriers to it. "Without winter science, we cannot get a complete picture of Great Lakes water quality.

Weather See Great Lakes ice fade from space, and where ice levels peaked this winter Published: Mar. 11, 2025, 1:11 p.m.

We also have to remember we went into winter with very warm Great Lakes' waters compared to long-term normals. At one point in mid-November Lake Michigan still had nearly 60-degree surface water.

Metro Another winter storm with blistering snow, dangerous winds coming for Northeast, Great Lakes this week By FOX Weather Published Jan. 27, 2025, 10:32 a.m. ET ...

A major wintry blast is pounding the Midwest and the Great Lakes region. — -- A powerful winter storm is moving eastward across the Great Lakes today, bringing with it potential heavy snow ...