A couple of assumptions are built into that optimistic forecast, including adequate staff and funding is provided to the U.S.

Ten years ago, scientists discovered ancient hunting camps beneath the lake. Now, DNA samples from a submerged peat bog could ...

A hotspot that now lies in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean was once under the Great Lakes, and may explain why they formed ...

The study fills in more gaps about what goes on out in the lakes during the winter months. Until now, most Great Lakes ...

Lake-effect snow typically happens when the lakes are ice-free and the water is still relatively warm. Two other conditions ...

But forecasters at the U.S. National Ice Center have been looking ahead at what may be coming. The seasonal forecast is for ...

USCG Sector Northern Great Lakes commenced Operation Taconite this morning with USCG Cutter Mackinaw breaking ice on western ...

Several communities across the Great Lakes region are preparing to be blasted by feet of snow as winter weather moves in just ...

From 1995 to 2023, the Great Lakes have lost on average 14 winter days per decade, according to a recent study.

On the wildlife side, experts say that one issue stands out as a particular area of concern for the near future — invasive ...

The U.S. National Ice Center released its seasonal outlook, predicting the 2025 season will be a lot different than last ...