Ice Caves

Ice Caves Status: Closed

Updated: 02/18/2026, 10:30am

The ice shelf near Meyers Beach at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore was broken up during a winter storm that began on 2/17.

Webcam images from https://wavesatseacaves.cee.wisc.edu/ show the change between 4:00 PM on February 17 and 8:00 AM on February 18.

We extend our gratitude to the community, partners, and visitors who celebrated and supported this fleeting natural wonder.

Will the ice caves open again this winter?

The stretch of sub-zero temperatures and calm winds that formed stable ice is unlikely to return before spring.

 

Webcam images show the ice shelf change between 4:00 PM on February 17 and 8:00 AM on February 18.

From https://wavesatseacaves.cee.wisc.edu.