Early record-low Great Lakes ice coverage does not necessarily
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Very warm December temperatures led to record-low ice cover across the Great Lakes to start the year. While a recent cold snap has kick-started some freezing, ice cover remains under the historical average. Will this late start have any impact on this year's final ice extent?
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Great Lakes ice cover is nearly non-existent, reaches 50-year record low
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Great Lakes has lowest ice cover for this time of year in 50 years
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The Great Lakes are experiencing record low winter ice coverage. What does it mean?
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Great Lakes Ice Cover Nearly a Record Low For Early January
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The Great Lakes are experiencing record low winter ice coverage. What does it mean?
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Great Lakes ice cover at record low for this time of winter
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New Lows for Great Lakes Ice Cover
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The Great Lakes Reached a Record Low for Ice Cover on New Year's Day, Smart News
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