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?

Minnesota lakes sometimes groan, hum and make other freaky sounds in the winter as ice shifts, shrinks and expands.

Scientist explains why skipping a rock on a half frozen lake sounds like a lightsaber from a "Star Wars" movie.

It took a while to get started, but widespread lake ice formation is underway. This is yet another impact of our deep freeze.

Lake Michigan transforms into a majestic frozen world with mesmerizing ice formations like pancake ice, ice balls and ice volcanoes when the deepest cold of winter comes.

Lakes can sound like a symphony this time of year when winter ice begins to thicken. If you've never heard the sound before, check out this video.

“This is the coolest sound I’ve ever heard!” he screams in the video (the fun starts at 3:40). The pinging sound is created by the vibration of the ice caused by the rock.

On a frozen lake, they drill holes in the ice and place seismic sensors inside. The melting ice creates a sound like singing. It’s music that could help solve the mystery of the retreating pack ice.

In Grand Lake, Colo., an outdoor ice hockey tournament was postponed due to thin ice on the fragile alpine lake.

If you haven’t yet spotted ice shaped like thick pancakes or built up in sculptures along Lake Michigan, there may be more opportunities ahead. Ice cover is ticking up as temperatures cool, a… ...