Lake effect snow develops in West Michigan due to steady winds, unwavering cold air, and relatively warmer temperatures of the Great Lakes.

The greatest potential for lake effect snow occurs when the Great Lakes are ice free. Once they become covered in ice, lake effect snow becomes less likely. (Photo Credit: NOAA MODIS Imagery) ...

You can have lake effect snow around the Great Salt Lake, and there are some Canadian lakes where you can find it. There's also ocean effect snow in Japan, and you can have bay effect snow around ...

Lake-effect snowstorms typically only last for a day or two. Finally, blizzards tend to be more disruptive because of the high winds and low visibility they bring.

Lake-effect snow has been in the news lately, thanks to a 65-inch snowfall that blanketed Erie, Pennsylvania. But people who live outside the Great Lakes may we ...

But lake-effect rain and lake-effect clouds will be a good bet on Tuesday this week. While the cooler temperatures, clouds, and scattered rain showers will not be all compliments of Lak ...

Lake effect snow tends to wind down around February when the lakes freeze over, which halts water from evaporating and stops the process, according to NOAA.

The Lake Superior “lake-effect snow machine” relies on cold air interacting with open water to supply heat and moisture for cloud development, so recent paltry snowfall totals can be blamed on the ...

Lake-effect snow is most common from November through February over the Great Lakes when an area of low-pressure passes by, allowing for arctic air to rush out of Canada. Lake-effect snow can be ...

The “Lake Lanier” snow effect hypothesis was immediately interesting to me. Further discussion with Dylan Rusk revealed some additional clues about the patch of precipitation on February 22nd.

Lake-effect snowstorms typically only last for a day or two. Finally, blizzards tend to be more disruptive because of the high winds and low visibility they bring.