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Lake Effect Snow affects much of Michigan, extreme northern Wisconsin/the Duluth area of MN, southeastern WI and the Chicago area on occasion, northern Indiana, northeastern Ohio, western/northwestern PA, and much of upstate NY especially downwind of each lake.

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Does Lake George NY get lake effect snow?

Yes, Lake George NY can experience lake effect snow due to its proximity to Lake George. When cold air masses move over the relatively warmer lake waters, it can result in increased moisture and snowfall in the region.


Lake-effect snow are more likely to occur in which state New York or oklahoma?

Lake-effect snow is more likely to occur in New York because of the Great Lakes, which provide a source of moisture for the snow to form. Oklahoma, being farther from large bodies of water, does not experience lake-effect snow to the same extent.


Can lake effect snow reach North Carolina?

It is very unlikely for lake effect snow to reach North Carolina. Lake effect snow is typically associated with the Great Lakes region of the United States, where cold air passing over the relatively warm waters of the lakes picks up moisture and creates heavy snowfall. North Carolina's climate and geography make it rare for lake effect snow to reach that far south.


Can great lake effect snow fall in Tennessee?

No, lake effect snow is typically seen in regions near the Great Lakes where cold air passes over the warmer lake waters, picking up moisture and creating heavy snowfall. Tennessee's climate and geographical location do not experience the conditions necessary for lake effect snow to occur.


Where does lake-effect snow fall?

Down wind of the lake.


What is the type of snow that buffalo gets hit wih?

Much of their snow is "lake effect snow".


Can great lake effect snow reach Florida?

No.


What is meant by lake effect snow?

Increased quantity of snowfall due to proximity of a lake.


What is responsible for producing large amount of snow in buffalo?

Lake effect snow: water from Lake Erie picks up water and holds that moisture, releasing it in the form of snow downwind of the lake.


Lake effect snow is associated with what air mass?

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What processes is responsible for producing large amounts of snow in Buffalo?

Lake effect snow: water from Lake Erie picks up water and holds that moisture, releasing it in the form of snow downwind of the lake.


What air mass can cause lake effect snow?

An Arctic air mass moving over relatively warm lake water can cause lake effect snow. As the cold air near the surface picks up moisture from the warmer lake, it becomes unstable and produces localized bands of heavy snow downwind of the lake.