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Weather phenomenon
Lake-effect snow is produced during cooler atmospheric conditions when a cold air mass moves across long expanses of warmer lake water. The lower layer
Lake-effect_snow
Weather phenomenon
Lake-effect rain, or bay-effect rain, is the liquid equivalent of lake-effect snow, where the rising air results in a transfer of warm air and moisture
Lake-effect_rain
Region in North America where heavy snowfall is common
Snowbelt, Snow Belt, Frostbelt, or Frost Belt is the region near the Great Lakes in North America where heavy snowfall in the form of lake-effect snow is particularly
Snowbelt
Weather advisory in the United States
A lake effect snow advisory was issued by the National Weather Service of the United States when lake effect snow may pose a hazard or is life-threatening
Lake_effect_snow_advisory
Weather warning for short-term bursts of blowing snow affecting visibility
of two types of snow events reducing visibility in blowing snow: lake effect snow squalls and frontal snow squalls. Lake effect snow squalls are generated
Snow_squall_warning
Type of weather warning
A lake effect snow warning is a bulletin issued by the National Weather Service in the United States to warn of heavy snowfall accumulations that are imminent
Lake_effect_snow_warning
Complex of thunderstorms organized on a larger scale
and include weather systems such as tropical cyclones, squall lines, lake-effect snow events, polar lows, and mesoscale convective complexes (MCCs), and
Mesoscale_convective_system
Type of weather warning
winter storms expected to create heavy snowfall (heavy snow warning), lake-effect snow (lake effect snow warning) or sleet accumulations (sleet warning or
Winter_storm_warning
Topics referred to by the same term
atmospheric conditions Lake-effect snow, a weather phenomenon commonly produced in below-freezing atmospheric conditions Lake Effect (journal), an American
Lake_Effect
Precipitation in the form of ice crystal flakes
rate of many inches of snow each hour, often resulting in a large amount of total snowfall. The areas affected by lake-effect snow are called snowbelts
Snow
Sudden heavy snowfall accompanied with strong winds
time or in location and snow accumulations may or may not be significant. There are two primary types of snow squalls: lake effect and frontal. Both types
Snow_squall
Characteristics of weather in U.S.
sides of the Great Salt Lake receive significant lake-effect snow. Since the Great Salt Lake never freezes, the lake-effect can affect the weather along
United States rainfall climatology
United_States_rainfall_climatology
Lake's influence on local weather and climate
Snow on Earth". Lake-effect snow around the Great Salt Lake is generated in a similar fashion to elsewhere in the world. However, the Great Salt Lake
Great_Salt_Lake_effect
Additionally, the first cold snap influenced a severe lake-effect snow event in the Great Lakes mentioned previously, as well as bringing colder temperatures
2024–25_North_American_winter
Province of Canada
winter temperatures are slightly moderated but come with frequent heavy lake-effect snow squalls that increase seasonal snowfall totals to upwards of 3 m (10 ft)
Ontario
2006 severe snowstorm in Buffalo, New York
The October Storm was an unusual early-season lake effect snow storm that hit the Buffalo, New York, area and other surrounding areas of the United States
Lake_Storm_Aphid
Type of weather advisory
hazardous weather products (such as black ice, short-duration heavy snow or lake-effect snow bands expected to briefly reduce visibility, heavy rainfall not
Special_weather_statement
Vortex or tornado occurring over a body of water
Although rare, waterspouts have been observed in connection with lake-effect snow precipitation bands. Though the majority of waterspouts occur in the
Waterspout
One of the Great Lakes in North America
2008 Heavy lake-effect snowfalls can occur when cold air travels 60 miles (97 km) or longer over a large unfrozen lake. Lake-effect snow makes Buffalo
Lake_Erie
Highest point in the lower peninsula of Michigan
and the nearby Caberfae Hills. The region is subject to heavy lake-effect snow from Lake Michigan. No official weather records are maintained on the hill
Briar_Hill_(Michigan)
Volume of air defined by its temperature and water vapor content
"Lake Effect Snow". University of Wyoming. Archived from the original on 2019-09-02. Retrieved 2008-12-24. Greg Byrd (1998-06-03). "Lake Effect Snows"
Air_mass
Easternmost of Great Lakes in North America
of winter pass over the warmer water of the lake, they pick up moisture and drop it as lake-effect snow. Since the prevailing winter winds are from the
Lake_Ontario
Storm warning phrase
2013 ...EXTREMELY HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING COMMUTE... A BAND OF VERY INTENSE LAKE EFFECT SNOW EXTENDING FROM BETWEEN SANDY
Particularly dangerous situation
Particularly_dangerous_situation
Salt lake in Utah, United States
through lake-effect snow. It is a remnant of Lake Bonneville, a prehistoric body of water that covered much of western Utah. The area of the lake can fluctuate
Great_Salt_Lake
Largest of the Great Lakes of North America
trend. Warmer temperatures could lead to more snow in the lake effect snow belts along the shores of the lake, especially in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Lake_Superior
Bulletin issued by the National Weather Service
A lake effect snow watch was a bulletin issued by the National Weather Service in the United States to warn of heavy snowfall amounts that will be possible
Lake_effect_snow_watch
Terminology used by the National Weather Service to describe severe weather in the US
winter weather advisory for snow and blowing snow. Lake effect snow watch WSW – Significant amounts of lake-effect snow (generally 6 inches (150 mm)
Severe weather terminology (United States)
Severe_weather_terminology_(United_States)
Weather statement issued by the U.S. National Weather Service indicating severe weather
impairments; Winter Weather Advisory for Lake-effect Snow (replaced the Lake-effect Snow Advisory) – issued for lake-effect snow events forecast to produce moderate
Winter_weather_advisory
Deadly blizzard in New York, US, and Ontario, Canada
Lake Erie froze over by December 14, 1976; when this occurs, lake-effect snow does not occur because the wind cannot pick up moisture from the lake's
Blizzard_of_1977
inches (84 cm) fell in Gile, Wisconsin. Lake-effect snow began to diminish on November 29, and all lake effect snow warnings expired. Snowfall was reported
2025–26_North_American_winter
Weather warning issued by the U.S. National Weather Service
Tue May 13 2025 ...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT
Extreme_heat_warning
American area with conditions for fruit growing
same that produce lake-effect snow; therefore, Fruit Belts and snowbelts are often concurrent. The map at right shows Great Lakes snowbelts which cover
Fruit_Belt
Severe winter storm
and particularly severe lake-effect snowstorm, given the code name Knife by local governments and colloquially nicknamed Snow-vember) affected the United
November 13–21, 2014 North American winter storm
November_13–21,_2014_North_American_winter_storm
Region in New York, United States
New York state, notable for heavy winter snows. The Tug Hill region is east of Lake Ontario, north of Oneida Lake, and west of the Adirondack Mountains.
Tug_Hill
Ski resort in Michigan, United States
Bohemia does not operate any snow making equipment and relies on its 250 to 300 in (6.4–7.6 m) year average of lake effect snow, the most seen at any resort
Mount_Bohemia
Storm characterized by lightning
and include weather systems such as tropical cyclones, squall lines, lake-effect snow events, polar lows, and mesoscale convective complexes (MCCs), and
Thunderstorm
Notable NFL game played in blizzard conditions
for being held in the midst of a heavy lake-effect snow storm that ultimately dumped 16.7 inches (42 cm) of snow in Orchard Park, with 8 to 9 inches (20
Snow_Bowl_(2017)
varies by region. Lake-effect snow takes place in Western New York and the Adirondacks with Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Lake-effect snow is very localized
Climate_of_New_York_(state)
Weather warning indicating observed or imminent flash flooding in the area
Blizzard/blowing snow Blowing snow advisory Blizzard watch Blizzard warning Heavy snow Warning Lake-effect snow Advisory Watch Warning Snow squall Warning
Flash_flood_warning
Strong wind
Blizzard/blowing snow Blowing snow advisory Blizzard watch Blizzard warning Heavy snow Warning Lake-effect snow Advisory Watch Warning Snow squall Warning
Gale
Severe weather statement indicating an observed violent tornado in the warned area
Blizzard/blowing snow Blowing snow advisory Blizzard watch Blizzard warning Heavy snow Warning Lake-effect snow Advisory Watch Warning Snow squall Warning
Tornado_emergency
Term used by meteorologists indicating conditions favorable for wildfire development
Blizzard/blowing snow Blowing snow advisory Blizzard watch Blizzard warning Heavy snow Warning Lake-effect snow Advisory Watch Warning Snow squall Warning
Red_flag_warning
Area of Lake Superior with many shipwrecks
Lake Huron shoreline that holds an estimated 200 shipwrecks. Amboy and George Spencer Shipwreck Sites Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum Lake-effect snow List
Graveyard_of_the_Great_Lakes
Methods for describing snowfall events and the resulting snow crystals
Lake-effect snow (also ocean-effect snow) – Occurs when relatively cold air flows over warm lake (or ocean) water to cause localized, convective snow
Classifications_of_snow
U.S. National Weather Service alert
WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches
Winter_storm_watch
Weather advisory in the United States
AFTERNOON...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WILL HAVE DEVELOPED ON THE ILLINOIS SIDE OF THE LAKE. INCREASINGLY HEAVY AND MORE CONCENTRATED LAKE EFFECT SNOW WILL SHIFT
Blizzard_watch
Weather forecast office serving Western New York
Geneva, Fulton, and Watertown. Much of the office's work focuses on lake-effect snow. On February 9, 1870, President Ulysses Grant signed into law a Joint
National Weather Service Buffalo, New York
National_Weather_Service_Buffalo,_New_York
Data visualization technique
example of a heatmap over a geographic area is a visualization of lake effect snow around Buffalo, New York, in mid-October 2006. This figure shows another
Heat_map
Weather event in Utah, United States
saw less snow, with just six inches (15 cm) in Provo, although Spanish Fork saw 17 inches (43 cm), due to lake effect snows from Utah Lake, which Spanish
2003_Utah_snowstorm
Northern major peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan
sunset in the winter. Lake Superior has the greatest effect on the area, especially the northern and western parts. Lake-effect snow causes many areas to
Upper_Peninsula_of_Michigan
Water temperature close to the ocean's surface
"Lake Effect Snow". University of Wyoming. Archived from the original on 2020-11-06. Retrieved 2008-12-24. Greg Byrd (1998-06-03). "Lake Effect Snow"
Sea_surface_temperature
Condensed water vapor that falls from clouds
"Lake Effect Snow". University of Wyoming. Archived from the original on 2019-09-02. Retrieved 2008-12-24. Greg Byrd (1998-06-03). "Lake Effect Snow"
Precipitation
Natural disaster in Canada and the US
February 1, 1966. Heavy lake effect snows preceded the cyclonic storm southeast of Lake Ontario. In and around the Lake Ontario snow belt, the storm period
January 1966 North American blizzard
January_1966_North_American_blizzard
Road traffic accident involving many vehicles
Polish). Retrieved 5 February 2023 – via Poznań Nasze Miasto. "Intense Lake Effect Snow Band Causes 75-Vehicle Chain Reaction Pile-Up". Northern Indiana Weather
Multiple-vehicle_collision
Topics referred to by the same term
station code "L.E.S.", a song by Childish Gambino from Camp (album) Lake-effect snow Large eddy simulation in fluid dynamics Law Enforcement Sensitive,
Les
currents Undertow (water waves) Whirlpools Avalanche Blizzard Lake effect snow Snownado Snow devil Polar vortex Black ice Glaze ice Hailstorm Ice shove Ice
List of severe weather phenomena
List_of_severe_weather_phenomena
triggered lake-effect snow for several days. Despite rain falling in the early morning hours on the 23rd in the Buffalo area, it quickly turned to snow, as
Effects of the December 2022 North American blizzard in New York
Effects_of_the_December_2022_North_American_blizzard_in_New_York
expanse of the lakes allows waves to build to substantial heights (fetches), and the open water can alter weather systems (fog, lake effect snow). Storm winds
List of storms on the Great Lakes
List_of_storms_on_the_Great_Lakes
Government response to a major snow storm
winter storm has impacted a city or county. Winter Storm Warnings, Lake Effect Snow Warnings, Blizzard Warnings, and Winter Weather Advisories issued by
Snow_emergency
Leeward side of a mountain range
stands in stark contrast to the surrounding rainforest environment. Lake-effect snow Orographic precipitation Windbreak Whiteman, C. David (2000). Mountain
Rain_shadow
Community in Ontario, Canada
often very cold and wet with periods of significant snow accumulation, often a result of lake-effect snow. Summers are warm and comfortable with lower humidity
Lion's_Head,_Ontario
County in Ohio, United States
in neighboring Pennsylvania) receives frequent lake-effect snow and is part of the Southeastern Lake Erie Snowbelt. At the time of contact, Ashtabula
Ashtabula_County,_Ohio
Ski area in Michigan, United States
acres and a vertical drop of 457 ft (139 m). The recipient of lake effect snow from nearby Lake Superior, Marquette Mountain Resort receives an average of
Marquette_Mountain
City in Turkey
months of December and March, snowing for a week or two, and it can be heavy once it snows (this is due to the "lake-effect snow"). The heaviest recorded snowfall
Trabzon
Type of weather warning
2007 ...HEAVY SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AST MONDAY... A HEAVY SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AST MONDAY. SNOW WILL SPREAD INTO
Heavy_snow_warning
City in Pennsylvania, US
snowy due to heavy amounts of lake effect snow from Lake Erie and, to a lesser extent, Lake Ontario. Lake effect snow during cold snaps in early spring
Bradford,_Pennsylvania
Weather statement indicating high heat index values
Fairmont, and Morgantown 341 PM EDT Wed Jul 8 2020 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 expected
Heat_advisory
Weather forecast including a warning of a gale-force winds
gale warnings for marine areas (oceans, sounds, estuaries, and the Great Lakes) experiencing, or about to experience, winds within the range of 34 knots
Gale_warning
Village in New York, United States
which is characterized by heavy amounts of lake-effect snow. It has a regional reputation for its heavy snow accumulations and adverse traveling conditions
Pulaski,_New_York
Secondary region in Ontario, Canada
2024-03-31. "Lake-effect Snow in the Great Lakes Region | GLISA". Retrieved 2024-03-31. "Weather Elements: Lake-Effect Snow Climatology in the Great Lakes Region"
Southwestern_Ontario
Weather warning in the United States
WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 6 PM MST WEDNESDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TUCSON HAS ISSUED A DUST STORM WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM
Dust_storm_warning
Topics referred to by the same term
party accessory often used as decoration Streamer, a common name for a Lake-effect snow band Positive streamer, lightning bolt Streamer discharge, a type of
Streamer
It is also too far south and west for lake-effect snow from Lake Erie to have much effect, although the lakes to the North contribute to long stretches
Climate_of_Columbus,_Ohio
Dangerous meteorological phenomena
Snow, Slush, and Snow Balls". The Avalanche Review. 13 (5). Archived from the original on 9 September 2015. Retrieved 12 July 2009. "Lake-effect snow"
Severe_weather
Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States
inches. This is largely a result of Lake-effect snow. This average is the greatest of any location in the Great Lakes snow belts. For the entire U.S. east
Delaware,_Michigan
Park in Michigan, US
subject to heavy lake-effect snow from Lake Superior. The relatively high elevation of the mountains and their proximity to the lake provide perfect conditions
Porcupine_Mountains
City in Michigan, United States
popular in this area, due to lake-effect snow influenced by nearby Lake Superior; the area is often referred to as "Big Snow Country." Recreational opportunities
Bessemer,_Michigan
City in Michigan, United States
winter due to its elevation and its location in the path of lake-effect snow produced by Lake Michigan. Combined with local terrain and topography, many
Gaylord,_Michigan
Weather advisory in the United States
NOV 11 2012 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SHREVEPORT HAS ISSUED A LAKE WIND ADVISORY
Lake_wind_advisory
Village in New York, United States
Alexander Phoenix. The village of Phoenix lies in the Lake Ontario lake-effect snow belt, with seasonal snow totals regularly exceeding 200 in (510 cm). Phoenix
Phoenix,_New_York
Weather warning indicating imminent danger of tornadoes
when a severe thunderstorm watch is active, or when no watches are in effect), if a severe thunderstorm develops and has a confirmed tornado or strong
Tornado_warning
Weather warning indicating an observed severe thunderstorm
threat of tornadic activity exists (especially if a tornado watch is in effect), local NWS forecast offices, particularly those in the Great Plains or
Severe_thunderstorm_warning
City in Ohio, United States
from lake-effect snow when certain wind directions are more prevalent, but typically sees far less snow than areas to the north closer to Lake Erie.
Stow,_Ohio
System of channels and canals in the Great Lakes
Great Lakes Waterway (GLW) is a system of natural channels and artificial locks and canals that enable navigation between the North American Great Lakes. Although
Great_Lakes_Waterway
Weather warning indicating blizzard conditions in the warned area
2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16 inches
Blizzard_warning
Food challenge
Weather anchor Sam Champion compared the moisture absorption with lake-effect snow. Allen allowed his contestants to eat the crackers in any order, even
Saltine_cracker_challenge
Meteorological warning about a coming storm
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM AKST THURSDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM
Storm_warning
Weather advisory in the United States
SALT LAKE DESERT AND MOUNTAINS- 339 PM MST THU FEB 14 2008 ...BLOWING SNOW ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... THE BLOWING SNOW ADVISORY
Blowing_snow_advisory
near the lake. The prevailing northwest winter winds also limit the lake's influence. Places near the shoreline can receive lake-effect snow, but because
Climate_of_Minnesota
American meteorologist (born 1960)
intercepts in the fall. A current major project of his is studying lake-effect snow in the OWLeS. Wurman has authored and co-authored many scientific publications
Joshua_Wurman
Weather warning in the United States and Canada
extremely cold wind chill values of minus 40 to minus 45 over the coming days. Snow moving in from the United States will likely push regions between the international
Extreme_cold_warning
Group of lakes in North America
Lakes can have an effect on regional weather called lake-effect snow, which is sometimes very localized. Even late in winter, the lakes often have no icepack
Great_Lakes
Region in New York, United States
is known for its lake effect snows, which can result in highly localized, sometimes intense and even historic snow events. Lake effect storms are a result
Western_New_York
Historically strong winter storm across central and eastern USA in 1978
Wisconsin. Muskegon, Michigan, had up to 52 inches of snow in four days due to heavy lake-effect snow squalls after the blizzard began. Winds gusting up
Great_Blizzard_of_1978
Specialized radio receiver for weather forecasts
Blizzard/blowing snow Blowing snow advisory Blizzard watch Blizzard warning Heavy snow Warning Lake-effect snow Advisory Watch Warning Snow squall Warning
Weather_radio
U.S. hazardous weather warning
insertion of basis phenomena tags for waterspouts occurring over inland lakes not within designated marine zones and landspouts. Because of its lower-level
Significant_weather_advisory
from the original on April 16, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2017. "Lake Effect Snow Event Archive". www.weather.gov. Retrieved May 20, 2018. "McCoy scores
List of nicknamed NFL games and plays
List_of_nicknamed_NFL_games_and_plays
Mountain range in Michigan, United States
classified as Kalkaska series. The region is subject to heavy lake-effect snow from Lake Superior. No official weather records are maintained in the mountains
Huron_Mountains
because of the lake-effect snow that falls on these communities, even though northeasterly winds can sometimes bring lake-effect snow to Chicago area
Climate_of_Chicago
Weather watch indicating a risk of tornadoes
Blizzard/blowing snow Blowing snow advisory Blizzard watch Blizzard warning Heavy snow Warning Lake-effect snow Advisory Watch Warning Snow squall Warning
Tornado_watch
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