Once the lake freezes, lake-effect snow will no longer occur. But if it stays warm, like in the early months of 2023, we are susceptible to similar conditions, like January 25.

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?

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?