Lake-effect snow, which can last from a few minutes to several days, develops from narrow bands of clouds that form when cold, dry arctic air passes over a large, relatively mild lake.

A lake-effect snow warning is issued when NWS is at least 80% confident that part of the county will see six inches or more of snow in12 hours or less.

Lake effect snow is slamming the Great Lakes, with seven states from Wisconsin to New York under snow alerts on Monday. So far, snow totals have reached 65 inches in Barnes Corners, New York; 30 ...

Part two of this multi-day heavy lake effect snow event will begin on Sunday. This is where another 10 to 20 inches of snow will be possible Sunday through Tuesday in Lake and Ashtabula counties.

The heavy lake effect snow prompted the Buffalo Bills to ask fans for help clearing snow out of Highmark Stadium ahead of the team's game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night.

Lake effect snow occurs when cold air moves across the open waters of the Great Lakes creating snowfall, said Lily Chapman, a meteorologist at the NWS Forecast office in Marquette.

Lake-effect snow is typically localized and intense, affecting areas immediately downwind of the lake. Example: Lake-effect snow buried parts of eastern Cuyahoga County with 6 inches of snow.

Lake effect snow occurs when cold air moves across the open waters of the Great Lakes creating snowfall, said Lily Chapman, a meteorologist at the NWS Forecast office in Marquette.

Another round of lake-effect snow is on the way Wednesday night into Thursday, with near-blizzard conditions and up to a foot of additional snow for some in the Great Lakes and Northeast regions.

Heavy lake effect snow is expect to continue in Northeast Ohio through Friday, with the highest concentrations continuing to be in Ashtabula County. National Weather Service.

Lake-effect Snow Warnings are set to expire late Wednesday night, but more snow from a different weather system could be on the way for this same region, which has seen some of the most snow in ...