Ice has suddenly blossomed across the Great Lakes , putting a record in reach . The lakes are now more than 85 % iced over , according to the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory , with Lake Erie leading the way at more than 98 % . The ice is melting at an unprecedented rate and it's not just on Lake Erie or Lake Michigan but all over the lakes.
Ice has suddenly blossomed across the Great Lakes , putting a record in reach . The ice is melting at an unprecedented rate and it's not just on Lake Erie or Lake Michigan but all over the lakes.