For example, during the particularly cold winter of 2013–2014, ice coverage peaked at over 92% across the five lakes, while in milder years like 2023–2024, coverage remained below 20%.[41] Long-term data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's GreatLakes... During the summer months, buoys and research vessels provide a steady stream of data to scientists who study the GreatLakes. In the winter, it’s a different story. Buoys are tucked away for the winter and ice prevents research vessels from collecting most data. Fifty years ago, winter didn't just visit the GreatLakes—it took up residence. If you blinked too slowly, your eyelashes froze together. Standing on the ice at the edge of Lake Superior, just after an early January snowstorm, everything was white and still, except for the lake. Winter weather near the GreatLakes can be pretty rough as well as variable.Preparing for a harsh winter is a must for GreatLakes gardeners. While the winter months are much colder in Duluth than in Detroit, gardeners in both areas have to prep plants, beds, and lawns for cold and snow. Pin by T Greg Merrion on Great. Photographs. | Winter landscape photography, Winter pictures, Winter landscape. Scenic LakeIn Snowy Mountains. Frozen Lake With Winter Mountains. GreatLakesWinter Scenery. Browse 3,855 great-lakes-winter photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. Despite the isolation many GreatLakeswinter surfers experience on the water, they find camaraderie either online, at regional, year-round surf shops, or at competitions and beach clean-up days. Discover videos related to GreatLakes Naval Base Winter on TikTok. Last updated . The GreatLakes are already losing winter ice due to milder temperatures, and it’s going to get worse. Though coverage can vary dramatically from year to year, federal scientists say average maximum ice cover levels have declined by about 5% points per decade since the 1970s. First, the bridge itself splits two GreatLakes, Lake Michigan to the west and Lake Huron to the east. As everyone says, picture the state as a left-handed mitten/glove, and those Lakes surround both sides of the mitten and come together at the tip of the middle finger.
