The start of the 2026 Great Lakes navigation season included seasonal closures, harsh weather, and the beginning of ice-breaking season. In January, cold winter temperatures and a series of powerful storms resulted in a number of closures, ice-breaking missions, and … Continued
In January, thick ice on Lake Erie caused problems for M/V Manitoulin. On January 22, The 664 foot self-unloading bulk carrier was beset by ice outside of the Buffalo River break wall, near Buffalo, New York. The vessel was eventually … Continued
The Great Lakes region began the 2025 navigation season with a mix of weather-related conditions. The final months of 2024 were relatively mild, allowing ships to move freely through much of the region. The U.S. National Ice Center (NIC) Winter … Continued