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Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

 

 February 7 2020 Snow Event

Strong areas of 1000-850 mb convergence combined with an upper level disturbance  and moisture from Lake Michigan to bring a brief convective burst of heavy snow near to south of I-96 during the mid to late afternoon hours of the 7th of February 2020.  Another  upper air disturbance and stronger 1000-850 mb convergence brought a swath of heavy snow near to south of I-96 overnight, with up to 4 to 5 inches of snow reported at Byron Center.

 

 

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