Warm Great Lakes Could Fuel Snow Squalls This Winter
• Record-warm Great Lakes surface waters may lead to stronger lake-effect snow squalls this winter.
• Open water and early cold air masses are key factors enhancing potential snowfall.
• Local snow amounts will vary based on the timing and strength of cold air outbreaks.
Warm lake waters increase snow squall concerns
The unusually warm surface waters of the Great Lakes are raising concerns about the potential for intense lake-effect snow squalls this winter. Record-high lake temperatures, combined with large areas of open water that have yet to freeze, create an ideal environment for enhanced snowfall, particularly if frigid air masses arrive early in the season.
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