Decrease in Ice Levels Threatens Pond Hockey and Ice Fishing Competitions

The Great Lakes are experiencing a significant decrease in ice levels, with only 0.35% of the lakes being covered in ice compared to the average of 9% at this time of year. This decline is not an anomaly but a trend over the past few decades. Meteorologists warn that this could have detrimental effects on activities like pond hockey and ice fishing, which heavily rely on sufficient ice cover. While there is a possibility of ice levels recovering later in the winter, the current extremely low levels raise concerns for these traditional winter pastimes.