Michigan, Lake and Arctic blast

Arctic blast quickly transformed Lake Michigan into icy wonderland
MUSKEGON, MI— Lake Michigan was blasted with sub-zero Arctic air last week, causing the Lakeshore to rapidly transform into an icy wonderland. Ice cover expanded rapidly last week, reaching a short-term peak of 21 percent ice cover last Wednesday.
West Michigan’s Arctic blast by the numbers
West Michigan's coldest Arctic blast since 2019 brought frigid temperatures to all and heavy lake-effect to some.
The dangers of shelf ice on Lake Michigan
The biggest danger with shelf ice is how unstable it is. Shelf ice can collapse from a person walking on it, and this is especially true with the above freezing temperatures we’ve had lately. There could also be holes in the ice that you may not see if snow is covering them.
NASA Image Captures Ice Pile Up on Lake Michigan
Stunning satellite imagery reveals the aftermath of a deep freeze in Chicago, showcasing ice formations on Lake Michigan and snowfall across the city.
Lake ice thickens up courtesy of the Arctic blast
In Grand Rapids, 20 of the first 27 days of January brought high temperatures at or below the freezing point. That has helped in developing ice. Ice coverage is near average for Lake Michigan, while the deficit is larger for Lake Superior, Ontario and Huron. Lake Erie has a substantial surplus.
Massive Ice Boulders Float in Lake Michigan
Massive chunks of ice were seen floating in Lake Michigan on Wednesday, January 29, after more than 20 percent of it was covered with ice last week. Footage from Nate’s Dronography shows “massive floating ice boulders,
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Arctic blast in Michigan raises hypothermia, frostbite risk. How you can stay safe
As Michigan faces winter weather and snow, with Arctic cold air in the region, there's a risk of hypothermia and frostbite.
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Michigan braces for arctic blast: Officials urge caution as temperatures drop below zero
Limit time outdoors to avoid getting frostbite and hypothermia. Symptoms for frostbite may include numbness, loss of feeling ...
Arctic Blast To Bring Bitter Cold and Dangerous Wind Chills to West Michigan
Single digit high temperatures and sub-zero lows early next week will be West Michigan’s coldest air mass in six years.
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Coldest air in six years settling into West Michigan
The coldest air in six years blasts into Michigan to start the week, with highs in the single digits, wind chills ten to ...
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Arctic blast, heavy lake-effect snow begins Sunday
Paired with the Arctic air comes robust lake-effect snow beginning on Sunday. While the snow will initially target lakeshore counties, wind will eventually blow snow much further inland. Cold will be ...
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Michigan Mobilizes Warming Shelters as Arctic Blast Threatens Safety of Homeless Population
Warming shelters are opening in Michigan, including efforts by Mel Trotter Ministries and Gateway Mission, due to severe cold forecasts, while Michigan State Police advise residents to prepare for ...