An 80-mile crack splits Lake Erie’s ice as the lake nears a rare milestone, plus an upcoming Valentine's Day storm to bring drenching rain to southern US
An 80-mile crack splits Lake Erie’s ice as the lake nears a rare milestone, plus an upcoming Valentine's Day storm to bring drenching rain to southern US  
Podcast: AccuWeather Daily
Published On: Tue Feb 10 2026
Description: Strong winds and Arctic air helped fracture the frozen surface over the weekend. Lake Erie is about 95% ice-covered — and the next few days could decide whether it fully freezes. Also, tens of millions in the south-central and southeastern United States may "love" the fact that the next big storm will bring rain and not snow or ice to the region over Valentine's Day weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices