Arctic blast, Lake Michigan

Arctic blast quickly transformed Lake Michigan into icy wonderland
MUSKEGON, MI— Lake Michigan was blasted with sub-zero Arctic air last week, causing the Lakeshore to rapidly transform into an icy wonderland. Ice cover expanded rapidly last week, reaching a short-term peak of 21 percent ice cover last Wednesday.
West Michigan’s Arctic blast by the numbers
West Michigan's coldest Arctic blast since 2019 brought frigid temperatures to all and heavy lake-effect to some.
Lake ice thickens up courtesy of the Arctic blast
In Grand Rapids, 20 of the first 27 days of January brought high temperatures at or below the freezing point. That has helped in developing ice. Ice coverage is near average for Lake Michigan, while the deficit is larger for Lake Superior, Ontario and Huron. Lake Erie has a substantial surplus.
The dangers of shelf ice on Lake Michigan
The biggest danger with shelf ice is how unstable it is. Shelf ice can collapse from a person walking on it, and this is especially true with the above freezing temperatures we’ve had lately. There could also be holes in the ice that you may not see if snow is covering them.
The impacts from last week's arctic blast on snowfall this season and ice coverage on the Great Lakes
Seasonal snowfall is now above average for most of West Michigan and ice coverage has increased on the Great Lakes due to last week's arctic blast.
NASA Image Captures Ice Pile Up on Lake Michigan
Stunning satellite imagery reveals the aftermath of a deep freeze in Chicago, showcasing ice formations on Lake Michigan and snowfall across the city.
Massive Ice Boulders Float in Lake Michigan
Massive chunks of ice were seen floating in Lake Michigan on Wednesday, January 29, after more than 20 percent of it was covered with ice last week. Footage from Nate’s Dronography shows “massive floating ice boulders,
Arctic blast in Michigan raises hypothermia, frostbite risk. How you can stay safe
As Michigan faces winter weather and snow, with Arctic cold air in the region, there's a risk of hypothermia and frostbite.
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Lake Michigan ice thickens up courtesy of the Arctic blast
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The mid-January Arctic blast brought frigid temperatures, helping to firm up a good quantity of ice on Lake Michigan. With the sunshine and more mild conditions over ...