The National Weather Service in Marquette, Michigan, has issued storm and gale warnings for portions of Lake Superior until 10 p.m. for Monday, Dec. 29. In Milwaukee, the Weather Service's office has issued a gale warning for Lake Michigan until midnight Monday.

Yes. Though, it is rare for the entire lake system to freeze over, ice coverage can still reach 90% or more. According to GLERL's records, two lakes have frozen over completely: Lake Superior in 1973 and 1996; and Lake Erie in 1978, 1979 and 1996.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A powerful storm system is set to intensify into a bomb cyclone as it tracks across the Midwest toward the Great Lakes this weekend, bringing high winds, heavy precipitation and hazardous travel conditions through Monday, according to WTOL 11.

On the Great Lakes, waves build without warning and water churns with a cold, erratic energy. Waves are steep and packed close.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WILX) - After cruising to a 5-2 win over Ferris State on Sunday night, No. 3 Michigan State is taking on Michigan Tech in the championship game of the Great Lakes Invitational.

Michigan State and Michigan Tech will meet for the Great Lakes Invitational title for the second time in three years.

Michigan State forward Charlie Stramel won the 2025 Great Lakes Invitational MVP award following a five point tournament.

Danielle Knittle, NWS Meteorologist for Binghamton, New York, joins FOX Weather to discuss the intense lake-effect snow sweeping through the Great Lakes and what to expect for the rest of the week as it continues to move through the region.