BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Lake ice is expanding rapidly across Lake Champlain as frigid temperatures persist. Our story on the changing frequency of Lake Champlain freezing completely can be found here. Since our last update was Saturday, on the ground observations will help fill the gap to tell the story of our expanding lake ice. Photo taken Saturday, January 24th from Perkins Pier (Gunnar Consol)From Perkins Pier on Saturday, Jan. 24: Shore ice extended only about 10 feet from the shoreline, with water between the shore and breakwater mostly ice-free. Photo from Wednesday, January 28th from Perkins Pier (Gunnar Consol)From Perkins Pier on Wednesday, Jan. 29: Shore ice now covers the entire area between the shoreline and breakwater — a dramatic expansion in just four days.