Early record-low Great Lakes ice coverage does not necessarily
Very warm December temperatures led to record-low ice cover across the Great Lakes to start the year. While a recent cold snap has kick-started some freezing, ice cover remains under the historical average. Will this late start have any impact on this year's final ice extent?
Early record-low Great Lakes ice coverage does not necessarily signal record -low final extent later in the season
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