The ice cover on Lake Erie directly affects lake-effect snow chances. What's the status of ice cover on the lake so far this winter?

As the cold weather moves through the area, lakes and ponds freeze over. But rescue experts recommend excited ice fishers wait just a bit longer.

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Rainfall was average or higher than average across 94 per cent of the area. Total rainfall was 48 mm, 66 per cent higher than the long-term mean of 29 mm for December. Streamflows were variable across ...