Strong winds, warmer temps broke down Lake Michigan ice

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The National Weather Service (NWS) has posted some satellite images that illustrate the deterioration of the ice on Lake Michigan as a result of strong winds and warmer temperatures late last week.

Take a look at the animation below -- which begins February 11th and includes images from February 19th, 22nd and 23rd.

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