When Dr. John Downing was growing up, he could count on ice out happening on his local lake the same week every year. Now, he ...
Lake Erie's ice coverage is back to 70% after new ice melted. Experts say the remaining ice will continue to melt.
Vermont Business Magazine As Vermonters patiently wait for spring temperatures, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) invites the public to report when Vermont’s lakes and ponds lose ...
More than a thousand people recently gathered on frozen Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisc., for a celebration of winter. But a changing climate is affecting life above the ice.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter 2026 has been so frigid for so long, it has guaranteed Lake Wallenpaupack, 14 miles in length, would be well frozen.
Some area lakes, including Lake Memphremagog and Joe's Pond, have a tradition of guessing when the ice will disappear. Vermont DEC wants you to tell them when your local lake is ice-free.
The ice is still thick, but officials are reminding people to be extra cautious when setting foot on it. Rain can create pockets of open water.
Due to the extremely cold climate, Lake Unter-See remains covered in ice year-round.