Lighthouse Beach in Evanston Illinois has some incredible ice formations right now along the Lake Michigan shoreline.

My daughter-in-law braved the bitter cold temperatures to go down to the beach with her camera and was able to get a few amazing photos to share with us while I sat home in my toasty warm house. All credit for these photos goes to her!

These arched formations were caused by wave action and wind on the Lake and below freezing temperatures. I've seen some astonishing ice along the shore, but never anything quite like these arches.

Mother Nature's version of the bridges over the canals in Vienna!

Chicago Police Marine Unit’s 45-foot patrol boats, M-1 and M-2, are on patrol this winter. They have powerful engines that give them fast response times, new transmissions and ice collars to protect their hulls for winter use.

Lake ice is not safe to venture out on. There are many cracks, thin spots and holes that are sometimes hidden by drifted snow and water temperatures are deadly if you fell in. You can experience cold shock one minute after being in the water.
Stay off the ice! Not only is it dangerous for you, but also for the first responders who would be called to go in the water for rescue or recovery.

Canada geese

Everyone in the northern hemisphere - Stay warm!