Canandaigua Lake, a popular destination in New York, is currently experiencing an unusual freeze, with most of its surface covered in ice as of February 9, 2026. This rare event has stirred considerable discussion among local residents and on social media platforms, especially given that complete freezing of the lake has become less frequent due to the overarching effects of climate change. Emily DeBolt, the executive director of the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association, has observed that the lake is now resting under a substantial layer of ice, reminiscent of winters past when ice harvesting was a common practice. The last time Canandaigua Lake completely froze over was in 2015, following a prolonged period of exceptionally cold temperatures.