Lake-effect snow forms when a cold air mass passes over a relatively warm lake. Lake-enhanced snow occurs when a weather system interacts with the lake's moisture. Skip Navigation.

Lake effect snow continues to blanket the Great Lakes and interior Northeast causing disruptions Sunday. Weekend snow fall hit over three feet in Erie, Pennsylvania, and Cassadaga, New York while ...

Over the weekend, parts of upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan saw nearly 4 feet of lake-effect snow — but what's behind the weather phenomenon?

Lake effect snow has already pummeled some parts of Michigan this winter, and more is forecast to fall. The heavy snowfall in some places — the UP and the northwestern Lower Peninsula — has ...

Lake-effect snow will start up again Thursday in the wake of the storm as another punch of frigid, January-like air engulfs the eastern US late this week.

Lake effect snow has already pummeled some parts of Michigan this winter, and more is forecast to fall. The heavy snowfall in some places — the UP and the northwestern Lower Peninsula — has ...

Lake-effect snow, gusty winds, and cold air impact tonight's forecast. A widespread 1-3" is likely, but 3-6" is expected in the snowbelts.

It’s still snowing in the Great Lakes after it snarled travel, stranded motorists and buried homes. A short-lived break is coming before more snow arrives.