Ice on Lake Michigan Cracks Loudly as It Breaks Away From Shore

5 days agoLast Updated: February 23, 2021

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3:20AM February 24, 2021

A Chicago resident captured the sound of ice cracking on Lake Michigan, on February 21, as the area saw a high temperature of 38 F, according to reports. In this video, by Damir Skaljic, the ice on the lake cracks loudly as shards scatter in the water. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, about a third of the lake was covered in ice on February 22, as temperatures above freezing were forecast for the week. The Chicago Fire Department has warned residents to stay off the ice near the shore due to “dangerous conditions.” “You may be on ice and not know it due to snow cover,” the department said. Credit: Damir Skaljic via Storyful

A Chicago resident captured the sound of ice cracking on Lake Michigan, on February 21, as the world noticed a excessive temperature of 38 F, in accordance with studies. In this video, by Damir Skaljic, the ice on the lake cracks loudly as shards scatter within the water. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a couple of third of the lake was coated in ice on February 22, as temperatures above freezing have been forecast for the week. The Chicago Fire Department has warned residents to remain off the ice close to the shore on account of “dangerous conditions.” “You may be on ice and not know it due to snow cover,” the division mentioned. Credit: Damir Skaljic through Storyful