Ice cover on each of the Great Lakes is above its average for this time of year as the region remains mired in an extended cold snap.

A DNR expert said the cold snap has made ice "even thicker" on many southeast Michigan lakes, giving people "more comfort going out ice fishing." ...

If perch is what you are craving, this Ohio riverfront spot delivers. Learn how fresh Lake Erie perch and scenic views create ...

Michigan is expecting another round of lake-effect snow this weekend across the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for parts of the Upper Peninsula, with strong winds ...

The seasonal decline in the Great Lakes’ water levels is in full force. Here’s how your favorite Great Lake is reacting to the colder, less moisture time of year. From November to December, all of the ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – It’s been a snowy and cold start to the winter season across Central New York, but where does the ice coverage on the Great Lakes stand? Find out below… Is slightly above ...

While ice is expanding on the Great Lakes, the Soo Locks remain open for shipping for a few more days in 2026. The locks will remain open until Jan. 15, or until commercial traffic comes to an end. In ...

EAST TAWAS, MI -- Lake Huron’s Tawas Point has been aglow since 1853 when schooners carried lumber from Detroit to Buffalo, New York. This winter, oil hurricane lanterns will line the trails of the ...

Following a recent blast of Arctic air, Michigan's Great Lakes saw a significant increase in ice, as the lakes reached their highest coverage for the 2025-26 season. On Sunday, Jan. 4, Great Lake ...