Lake effect snow is dependent on the Great Lakes water temperature and how much of the lake is frozen. But what does the ...

Ice growth on the Great Lakes requires long spells of subfreezing temperatures like we’ve seen of late. The shallower lakes—Erie and Huron—are the first to build significant surface ice, with the ...

The Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven is planning a presentation on the waves of freedom seekers who fled slavery in ...

After nearly a week of freezing temperatures — below zero on several days — the Great Lakes are seeing significant ice creation, with Lake Erie nearly completely frozen over. Lake Erie was ...

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.

After some strong winds and intense snow squalls Monday, we catch a break in the action Tuesday before returning more ...

Along with our stretch of very cold weather here in Central New York recently, a unique sight has developed along the Lake ...

Several different waves of cold air, along with chances of snow, will sweep from the Great Lakes into the Northeast this week ...

This parasite can be found in lakes in every state (US). It is also found in lakes in Canada and over 30 other countries. In the US, Michigan and other Great Lakes region states are most involved. It ...

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a "Lake Effect Snow Warning" for Oswego County in northern New York, along the banks of Lake Ontario. Up to 10 inches of heavy snow has been forecast, ...