Daily Great Lakes Ice Cover Report – April 9, 2025
Winter is ending in the upper Great Lakes. As ice cover decreases, weather patterns and lake activities will change. Current ice coverage is noted for each lake, with updates provided daily.
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A group of five freshwater lakes of central North America between the United States and Canada, including Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. The Great Lakes connect Midwestern ports with the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Great Lakes Water Levels 2025 – Big Drops, Big Impacts Across Michigan
Unseasonably heavy precipitation and rising Great Lakes water levels mark a turning point in Michigan’s hydrological outlook this spring. Unstable Weather, Lake Rises Signal Shifting Climate Trends Residents and waterway stakeholders in Michigan and across the Great Lakes are watching closely …
Day of the Soo Locks Disaster — 1909’s Maritime Meltdown at Sault Ste. Marie
On June 9, 1909, a mechanical failure at Canada’s Soo Locks led to the sinking of two ships, halting Great Lakes commercial traffic. This disaster exposed infrastructure vulnerabilities, prompting modernization efforts and highlighting potential economic repercussions from similar incidents today.
Great Lakes Water Levels Signal Trouble Ahead for Michigan-Huron Shorelines
Warmer weather and recent precipitation have caused slight increases in Great Lakes water levels, particularly Lakes Michigan-Huron and Erie. However, levels remain below 2024 highs and long-term averages, affecting navigation and Michigan’s economy significantly.
Daily Great Lakes Ice Cover Report – March 27, 2025
Winter is receding in the upper Great Lakes, leading to changes in weather and lake activities. Current ice coverage reports show varying percentages across the lakes, with a consolidated coverage of 6.08%. Daily updates will continue.
Daily Great Lakes Ice Cover Report – March 15, 2025
Winter is now waning across the upper Great Lakes region. As ice cover is reduced, changes in weather patterns and lake activities will be seen. This daily Great Lakes ice cover report provides the latest updates on ice conditions across the …
Daily Great Lakes Ice Cover Report – March 14, 2025
Winter is now waining across the upper Great Lakes region. As ice cover is reduced, changes in weather patterns and lake activities will be seen. This daily report provides the latest updates on ice conditions across the lakes. Lake Superior: 11.92% …
Daily Great Lakes Ice Cover Report – March 10, 2025
As winter ends in the upper Great Lakes, ice coverage decreases with specific percentages for each lake. The latest consolidated ice coverage is 17.61%, with updates ongoing.