Meteorologists had predicted that parts of the US would experience the 10th and coldest polar vortex event this season.

CHICAGO - As temperatures plunge, Lake Michigan's shoreline is transforming into a winter wonderland, with shelf ice forming near areas like Montrose Beach. While the icy formations are striking ...

Owners of the boat Deep Thought spoke with a reporter about how their boat got stranded on Lake Michigan and what could happen next.

Note: Surfing is only allowed from Memorial Day to Labor Day at Montrose and Promontory Point ... hook-shaped pier on the southeast end of the beach offers a channel on bigger days.