Lake Erie Approaches Total Ice Over – Daily Great Lakes Ice Cover Report – February 8, 2026

The Winter of 2025-2026 is now underway across the upper Great Lakes region. As ice cover increases, changes in weather patterns and lake activity are expected. This daily report provides the latest updates on ice conditions across the lakes.

Lake Superior: 39.26%

Lake Michigan: 28.98%

Lake Huron: 57.18%

Lake Erie: 91.67%

Lake Ontario: 21.56%

Lake St. Clair: 100.00%

Great Lakes Consolidated Ice Coverage: 45.07%

Data from GLERL.NOAA.GOV. Subscribe for daily updates on Great Lakes ice cover as we monitor changing conditions throughout the season.

Michael Hardy

Michael is the owner of Thumbwind Publications LLC. It started in 2009 covering Michigan and the Upper Thumb. Today, his Michigan Moments series has established a loyal base of 110,000 followers.

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