Fully frozen Lake Erie shuts down lake-effect snow for the winter

Lake Erie nears record freeze-up as icy winter grips Great Lakes

Lake Erie is almost completely frozen over, with more than 95 per cent of its surface covered in ice — a record not seen at this time of year since 2011, according to Great Lakes researchers.

Fully frozen Lake Erie shuts down lake-effect snow for the winter

Lake Erie is completely frozen over, with surveys showing an average ice thickness of about one foot, according to the U.S. Coast Guard website.