Record-Low Ice Cover on Great Lakes Raises Concerns for Communities and Wildlife
As the winter storm lashes the East Coast, a surprising trend is emerging in the Great Lakes region: a historically low ice cover. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this year's ice cover on the Great Lakes is less than 1.5%, the lowest in at least 50 years. Typically, by early January, the ice cover is around 10%, highlighting the significant deviation from the norm.
