Unusual Ice Donuts Unfold in Lake Michigan Due to Blast of Arctic Air

A stunning and rare ice and pancake-looking ice transformation emerged in Lake Michigan after the waves of arctic air brought snow and freezing conditions.

In Lake Michigan, the pancake-looking transformations became an instant hit on social media because of their unlikely appearance.

According to AccuWeather's latest forecast, the ice transformation in Lake Michigan is in the northern part of Milwaukee.

The post on Facebook had 239 interactions, 50 comments and about 24,000 views. The ice appearance amazed many Facebook users, adding the image of donuts and pancakes.

Lake Michigan recorded different transformations during extreme and freezing conditions.

Furthermore, the report explained that they could form in lakes or bodies of water when temperatures drop during freezing conditions.

However, the ice formations are considered fragile when humans touch them. It could last within the day, depending on the current temperatures.

Heavy snow and freezing rain

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Pancake-looking ice in Eastern Germany, on January 10, 2017

Furthermore, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported that a potent storm is expected in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes this week.

The advisory explained that heavy snow is forecast to unload in Upper Michigan, Iowa and Wisconsin. In addition, residents in New England can anticipate for wintry mix outlook.

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In Central Rockies the latest key message from NWS explained that snow squalls are expected in the Central Rockies, bringing scattered snow showers and wind gusts.

The weather forecast added that the burst of snow would result in reduced road visibility and challenging road conditions.

Cooler condition outlook

Motorists and commuters traveling this week should check the weather forecasts.

Meanwhile, AccuWeather and Nature World News reported that parts of the Midwest would experience a burst of snow this week.

The report explained that the potent storm in the South is forecast to reach Midwest, bringing colder conditions and snow.

The widespread snow is forecast to unload in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Chicago, Dubuque, Des Moines, St. Joseph and Marquette.

On the other hand, strong winds would unfold in Detroit, Indianapolis, Columbus and Eerie on Thursday night, which could result in localized power outages and travel disruptions.

Eastern United States

Meanwhile, the report noted that there could be a chance of a wintry mix outlook in the Southeastern United States.

On Saturday night, the weather forecast warned of possible snowstorms in Knoxville, Charlotte and Roanoke.

In addition, the slow-moving storm is expected to unleash flooding rainfall, strong wind, wet snow and localized flooding this weekend.

Possible thunderstorms would unload in Tampa and New York.
Rain and snow are forecast in Atlanta and Charlotte.

Residents and commuters should bring an umbrella or raincoat protection due to the chances of rain.

Did you know? Facts about United States' weather

According to Geology.com, one of the devastating hurricanes that landed in the United States happened on September 16, 1928. The Okeechobee Hurricane struck Central Florida, resulting in an estimated 2,500 death toll.

The category 4 hurricane unleashed powerful winds and a storm that caused widespread flooding and property damage.