Lake Effect Snow (LES) is very common across the Great Lakes region during the late fall and winter. LES occurs when cold air, often originating from Canada, moves across the open …

Heavy snow may be falling in one location, while the sun may be shining just a mile or two away in either direction. The physical geography of the land and water is also important. National …

This product is issued by the National Weather Service when pure lake effect snow (this is where the snow is a direct result of lake effect snow and not because of a low pressure system) may …

1 day ago · At the time of writing, the National Weather Service expects around five to seven inches overnight in the Utica area. Combine that with the lake effect snow; some areas could …

Nov 28, 2024 · "A multi-day lake effect snow event off Lake Erie will begin tonight and bring periodic heavy snow to the region," the National Weather Service Cleveland office said in a …

Dec 31, 2024 · Three states are bracing for lake-effect snow starting on Wednesday and extending until Sunday in some regions, the National Weather Service (NWS) warns.

Dec 5, 2024 · This map from the National Weather Service shows areas expecting heavy lake effect snow marked in dark green near Lake Erie in Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York state.

4 days ago · Here's a look at where lake effect snow piled up in Michigan. How much snow fell for the week? The National Weather Service Grand Rapids office reported totals encompassing …

Nov 29, 2024 · There's a classic pattern meteorologists look for ahead of heavy lake-effect snow. The pattern features a sharp, persistent southward plunge of the jet stream anchored over the …

Dec 6, 2024 · Lake-effect snow squalls have developed in its wake across the Great Lakes, including areas already buried by feet of snowfall. Strong winds will impact the Great Lakes …