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In: forecasting, ice, lake effect snow, Modeling, Publications, Research, scientific journal, winter
What is lake effect snow? In the Great Lakes region, hazardous winter weather often happens when cold air descends from the Arctic region. Lake effect snow is different from a low pressure snow storm in that it is a much … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2024/12/02/lake-effect-snow-what-why-and-how-2/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: forecasting, ice, lake effect snow, Modeling, Publications, Research, scientific journal, winter
As fall comes to a close and winter is nearly here, those who live and work in the Great Lakes region are already wondering what weather this winter has in store. An El Niño Advisory is currently in effect, which … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2023/11/29/lake-effect-snow-what-why-and-how-2023/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: Communication, forecast, forecasting, GLCFS, GLOFS, Great Lakes, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Research, science
Did you know that NOAA operates a forecasting system that predicts water conditions on the Great Lakes? Whether you’re wondering about a lake’s temperature, currents, or water level changes, NOAA’s got you covered! This fall, NOAA implemented newly updated versions … Continue reading →

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NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2022/12/14/decades-in-the-making-noaas-newest-lake-superior-and-lake-ontario-forecast-systems-become-fully-operational/

Gabrielle Farina

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In: forecasting, ice, lake effect snow, Modeling, Publications, Research, scientific journal, winter
Winter is nearly here — and those who live and work in the Great Lakes region are already wondering what the winter of 2021 has in store. Early indications suggest a La Niña winter pattern, which shifts the odds towards cooler, … Continue reading →

Original Article

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

https://noaaglerl.blog/2020/11/20/lake-effect-snow-what-why-and-how/

Margaret Lansing