Adam Sherwinski teaches ciLiving contributing host, Tommy Bickham about lake effect snow
Lake-effect snow occurs when cold, dry air moves across the warmer waters of Lake Michigan, picking up moisture and heat before rising into the atmosphere and forming clouds that dump heavy snow on nearby areas. This phenomenon can create narrow but intense snow bands that often lead to rapidly changing conditions—one neighborhood might see blue skies while another just a few miles away is buried under several inches of snow. The direction and strength of the wind determine which regions are most affected, with western Michigan and parts of northern Indiana and Illinois often experiencing the heaviest snowfall.
