Jan 21, 2022 · But did you know that Maryland has its own version of this, what amounts to Bay-effect snow? Lake-effect snow happens when cold, Arctic air sweeps over the comparatively warm water of, for instance, the Great Lakes.

approximate central pressure of 984 mb (29.06 in Hg) over north-central Quebec. National Weather Service radar and surface observations continue to show areas of lake effect snow persisting downwind of the Great Lakes with the heaviest snow bands off of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario in western New York. Some gusty winds,

Nov 27, 2024 · When lake-effect snow hits regions of the Great Lakes during late fall and winter, you start to hear meteorologists use terms like "feet of snow," "whiteout conditions," "blizzard" and...

Check out the College Park, MD WinterCast. Forecasts the expected snowfall amount, snow accumulation, and with snowfall radar.

Lisa Milani (a Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, Maryland) Mark S. Kulie (c NOAA/NESDIS/STAR/Advanced Satellite Products Branch, Madison, Wisconsin)

College Park, MD snow forecast, with current conditions, historical weather, and detailed weather information for the next 10 days.

Dec 5, 2024 · Lake effect snow occurs when cold, below-freezing air moves across open waters. As the cold air passes over unfrozen, (relatively) warm water, warmth and moisture are transferred from the lake into the lowest portion of the atmosphere.

Dec 2, 2024 · Lake-effect snow often occurs in relatively narrow bands that dump copious amounts of snow. The weather phenomenon can drastically increase snowfall totals, and it may slam one area and leave another just miles away untouched.

Nov 19, 2022 · The lake-effect storm, caused by cold air picking up moisture from warmer lakes, created narrow bands of windblown snow that dumped feet of snow in some communities, while leaving towns a short drive away relatively unscathed.

Dec 2, 2024 · When towns along the Great Lakes get buried in drifts of blowing snow, like several have over the past few days, weather experts start talking about the “lake effect.” Lake-effect snow often...