Lake-effect snow forms when dry, freezing air picks up moisture and heat as it moves along warmer lake water. This causes some of the lake water to evaporate into the air, causing the air to be ...

Lake-effect snow, which can last for only a few minutes to several days, falls from narrow bands of clouds. These snows typically occur only in the fall or early winter, before the lakes freeze over.

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 ...

Once they become covered in ice, lake effect snow becomes less likely. (Photo Credit: NOAA MODIS Imagery) The ice acts like putting a lid on a container, cutting off the ingredients to make snow.

The lake effect season has been off to a slow start this year as temperatures around the Great Lakes and Northeast have generally been well above average during September and early October. But ...

Lake-effect snow, which can last for only 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.

Then lake-effect snow will return to CNY for several days as winds turn more west-northwesterly for several days next week in addition to an area-wide snow-making Syracuse Wednesday: ...

Usually lake-effect snow falls within 25 miles of the lake, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Sometimes, though, it can travel as far as 100 miles away.

Lake effect snow has been wobbling around the area on Sunday creating some bursts of heavier snow. Winds are expected to pick up Sunday as well. Gusts around 35 mph will cause fresh snow to drift ...