Ice-breaking operations continued for members of the U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday to help ensure safe travel for other vessels traveling through Lake Erie. The USGS cutter Bristol Bay worked hard ...
TOLEDO, Ohio — Editor's note: This story has been updated to include the latest information made available by the U.S. Coast Guard. The U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes escorted a freighter through Lake ...
The long-term cold spell that has settled over Michigan has quickly expanded the ice cover on the Great Lakes and other waterways, forcing vessels to adapt, creating fears of ice jams and providing ...
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USCG cutter breaks Lake Erie ice to keep trade flowing
On January 28, 2026, Coast Guard Cutter Bristol Bay (WTGB 102) conducted ice-breaking operations on Lake Erie. The mission supported Great Lakes District operations, ensuring the continuous movement ...
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What is icebreaking and why is it important?
When ice forms on major waterways in the wintertime or in year-round cold climates, it can seize up marine traffic, not allowing boats to pass through, and often even trapping them in ice. In order to ...
The amount of ice on the Great Lakes has dramatically increased over the past two weeks, with Lake Erie reaching 95 percent ...
Canada has experienced ice-filled waters as vessels navigate through the winter debris. Photos show a boat completely covered in ice on Lake Huron.
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