Altogether, the Great Lakes are seeing healthier ice coverage this year. Here's what to know about their current conditions.
In 2002, the Great Lakes basin had just 11.9% ice coverage, NOAA said. In 2012, Lake Superior had 8.5% coverage. In 2002, Lake Michigan had 12.4% coverage. In 2012, Lake Huron had 22.8% coverage.
The small plastic particles are "ubiquitous" in Great Lakes water, sediment, plants, fish and beaches, an international panel ...
A 'coast-to-coast' winter storm will impact Michigan. Areas along Lake Huron could see as much as 12 inches of snow — maybe more. Where it will fall.