The wild temperature swings this January have lead to repeat freeze-thaw cycles, which weaken ice by creating uneven thickness, cracks, and pockets of water. Ice can be 10 inches thick in one spot, ...

LAKE MICHIGAN, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Charlevoix U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is urging residents to exercise caution after five drownings have been reported this winter from individuals falling ...

MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) - Near record-breaking temperatures have caused significant snow melt in recent days and are affecting ice conditions on lakes and rivers in northcentral Wisconsin. The Merrill ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — While bitter cold temperatures and freezing weather have led to a good ice fishing season, fluctuating temperatures could cause ice to become more unstable as the season goes on.

Winnebago System sturgeon spearing season opens on Saturday, Feb. 14, which means there will be plenty of people on the ice. Since the DNR does not monitor ice thickness, people should check with ...

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office urges caution for those planning activities on frozen lakes, ponds and rivers. Fluctuating temperatures and underwater currents can make ice conditions unpredictable ...

ATLANTA — In just the past month, at least five children have died in the United States after falling through thin ice on neighborhood ponds. In Bonham, Texas, a young mother tried to save her three ...