Ice Cover on the Great Lakes
Very interesting article on lake effect snow, especially on Lake Erie which is already over 95% covered in ice. The warmer lake is no longer exposed which means less snow, more sunshine and more cold weather. This is also great news for Great Lakes water levels.
http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/winter/lake-effect-storms-may-ease-as-ice-cover-nears-100-20140123