Complete freeze-up

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004550",
  "term": "Complete freeze-up",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The state of a water body, such as a lake or river, when its entire surface is covered by a continuous sheet of ice. This condition prevents navigation and significantly alters the exchange of heat and moisture between the water and the atmosphere. It marks the end of the open water season for that body of water.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/complete-freeze-up/"
}