Even after a week of above freezing temperatures, the Lake Michigan shelf ice remains, and in fact, is probably growing larger due to the pounding waves of the lake. The mounds build parallel to the shoreline, and each mound represents a period of high winds and waves. When the waves subside, the hill no longer builds, and some level areas can form. Once the waves begin again, new mounds will form farther into the lake. This process happens over and over until a huge field of mounds forms.
In the distance, the Michigan City East Pierhead lighthouse can be seen; just a few miles away. The rolling ice mounds in the foreground create what appears to be a mountain range seen from the air, further making the winter Lake Michigan shore something spectacular to view.
There isn't much time left in winter, so get out to the Indiana Dunes National Park to view the ice in person. Winter is a fantastic time to walk on the beach.
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