NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Blog

The latest news and information about NOAA research in and around the Great Lakes

December 19, 2024
by Gabrielle Farina
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NOAA GLERL prepares for 2025 ice season

As we settle into winter in the Great Lakes region, many people are looking to NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory for information about the 2025 ice season. Here are some common questions about this year’s ice and our ice … Continue reading

December 2, 2024
by Gabrielle Farina
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Lake effect snow: What, why and how?

What is lake effect snow? In the Great Lakes region, hazardous winter weather often happens when cold air descends from the Arctic region. Lake effect snow is different from a low pressure snow storm in that it is a much … Continue reading