Officials warn about Lake Erie ice conditions

Multiple fishermen fall through Lake Erie ice; officials issue warning
The U.S. Coast Guard and local firefighters are warning residents after multiple fishermen fell through the ice on Lake Erie on Thursday. Courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard Station Marbleheady.
'Really dangerous': Officials warn about Lake Erie ice conditions
With bitter cold temperatures in the forecast, safety officials are once again issuing a warning about dangerous ice conditions on Lake Erie.
Lake Erie is at 91 percent ice coverage; still enough open water for lake effect snow
Lake Erie ice-coverage continues to increase and it's now at 91 percent. Lake Erie has the highest ice-coverage since January 2022. Still enough open water for some lake effect snow.
Lake Erie ice shift threatens shipping lanes
The National Weather Service has issued a marine weather statement for most of the U.S. side of Lake Erie stating that the ice shift will likely occur throughout the day. The NWS is mainly concerned about ice breaking off from the western basin. However, they are urging people to stay off the ice today and tonight.
Mainland ice on Ohio’s Lake Erie likely finished, islands still a go for now
Many anglers who were on a hair trigger awaiting the now more uncommon opportunity to get onto Lake Erie’s ice may have gotten their wish granted if they responded quickly.
Officials hoping dog spotted on Lake Erie ice made it back to shore: I-Team
Officials tell the FOX 8 I-Team they are hoping a dog spotted on an ice floe on Lake Erie made it back to land safety.
Update: Be prepared for lake effect snow in Northern Erie and Southern Erie Monday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 9:02 p.m. on Monday for lake effect snow until 10:30 p.m. for Northern Erie and Southern Erie.
Don’t blame Lake Erie for the mess: Not every snow event in Cleveland is lake effect
Over the weekend, Cleveland was rocked by a winter snow system that dropped over four inches in multiple parts of Northeast Ohio. Even though the lake is often to blame when the region sees a big dose of snow,
WATCH: Beautiful scene as snow, ice blow over Lake Erie
Windy, cold conditions continue in Northeast Ohio but the ice and snow can make for a beautiful scene on the lake. (Credit: Justin Dubiel)
Multiple people rescued after falling through ice on Lake Erie near Catawba Island
The Catawba Island Volunteer Fire Department says they responded to two separate calls for multiple ice fishermen who fell ...
Lake Erie ice cover remains above average compared to previous years
As of Feb. 18, 2025 Lake Erie is 94.78% iced over (scroll down to see a satellite picture of the Lake). This is stark change ...
Lansing State Journal on MSN3d
How much ice is covering the Great Lakes? Altogether, one third
Altogether, the Great Lakes are seeing healthier ice coverage this year. Here's what to know about their current conditions.
FOX 2 Detroit on MSN2d
Great Lakes ice coverage nears seasonal average with one notable exception
After a paltry year of ice coverage in 2024, this winter's freezing temperatures are having an impact across the Great Lakes.
WJW-TV Cleveland on MSN12d
Desperate attempt to save dog on Lake Erie ice: I-Team
CLEVELAND (WJW) – A Fox 8 I-Team camera saw emergency crews in the middle of a rescue attempt on the shore of an icy Lake ...
Storyful on MSN2d
Stunning Frosty Sunrise as Dawn Breaks Over Frozen Shores of Lake Erie
A frosty sunrise was captured on the shores of icy Lake Erie in Ontario as wintry weather gripped the region on Monday, ...