"Midwest's Confusing Weather: Navigating Spring in Midwinter"
The Midwest and Great Lakes are experiencing an unusually warm and snowless winter, with some cities on track for one of the warmest winters on record. The absence of snow and cold is impacting winter recreation and tourism, while ice coverage on the Great Lakes is near record lows. The unusual warmth is attributed to a classic El Niño pattern and the effects of a warming climate, with winter becoming the fastest-warming season for nearly 75% of the US.