Ice coverage on Lake Erie is above historical average. How frozen over is the lake?
The National Weather Service reports that Lake Erie is roughly 70% frozen over. Ice thickness varies between 2 and 12 inches ...
Lake Erie safety zone regulation to begin Wednesday morning
The U.S. Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone on the lake during the winter months to protect those who use the waterways ...
After 3 Days Trapped in Lake Erie Ice, a Canadian Ship Is Finally Freed
The 17-member crew of the freighter, stuck a mile off the Buffalo shore, was never in serious danger, but its predicament drew news media attention and a crowd of curious onlookers.