Great Lakes ice coverage - Winter 2026

[Glenn MacGrady]

 

[Glenn MacGrady]

Satellite photo, February 1, 2026

 

[Penns Woods]

Very interesting. I wonder how the ice coverage will affect the Spring thaw.

 

[MichaelMerry]

We’ve been having sunny skies in Cleveland since Lake Erie largely froze and the lake effect stopped.

 

[dramey]

I remember as a kid in the 50s & 60s going out on Lake Erie to ice fish. People used to drive their cars out on the ice.

 

[Gamma1214]

Prior to refrigeration, harvesting ice on Erie was a huge business.

 

[tketcham]

Stuck skaters rescued from Lake Champlain

Five skaters who got trapped on Lake Champlain in Charlotte on Tuesday when the ice separated were rescued safely.

www.wcax.com

 

[canube]

We’ve been having sunny skies in Cleveland since Lake Erie largely froze and the lake effect stopped.

Seriously? I live in Avon, grew up in Cleve. Hts. and we've had little sun for a while

 

[snapper]

That chart Glenn posted is a clear indicator of just how cold it's been here in central NYS this winter. We've had two weeks now of zero or colder temperatures overnight; and even during the day at times. While the cold has been difficult at times, the intensity of the winds has made it all the worse. You can feel your strength being sucked right out of you some days when the wind is really cranking.

That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well (and stay warm!)

snapper