New York Prepares for Strong Winds, Lake-Effect Snow Showers
New York prepares for strong winds and snow showers influenced by its lakes.
TroibNews 
A rapidly advancing cold front is set to move through New York City, the most populous city in the U.S., late Wednesday, bringing gusty winds and a possibility of snow showers, according to weather forecasts.
While significant accumulation is not expected, the combination of flurries and strong winds could result in snow squalls, potentially reducing visibility for travelers in the area.
Starting early Wednesday night, a wintry mix of precipitation is anticipated, transitioning to rain by Thursday morning, as stated by the U.S. National Weather Service.
The storm, referred to as a clipper, will deliver its heaviest snowfall to the Great Lakes region, with northern Maine potentially receiving between 15 cm and 30 cm of snow. Areas in upstate New York, which experienced over 165 cm of snow during the recent lake-effect storm, could see a few additional centimeters.
On Tuesday, significant lake-effect snow continued to impact the Great Lakes region, bringing snow squalls, strong winds, and winter storms.
The major lake-effect snow event that began late last week has resulted in snowfall totals surpassing 90 to 150 cm across parts of Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York, according to NWS updates.
Lake-effect snow is expected to persist downwind of the Great Lakes, gradually tapering off from Tuesday night, as reported by the NWS.
This phenomenon occurs when cold air, often coming from Canada, moves over the open waters of the Great Lakes. As this cold air passes over the unfrozen and relatively warm waters, heat and moisture are infused into the lower atmosphere.
According to a study by the University of Michigan, as global temperatures rise and continue to warm the Great Lakes, regions prone to lake-effect snow will likely experience increased snowfall, as a warmer atmosphere can hold greater quantities of moisture.
James del Carmen for TROIB News
While significant accumulation is not expected, the combination of flurries and strong winds could result in snow squalls, potentially reducing visibility for travelers in the area.
Starting early Wednesday night, a wintry mix of precipitation is anticipated, transitioning to rain by Thursday morning, as stated by the U.S. National Weather Service.
The storm, referred to as a clipper, will deliver its heaviest snowfall to the Great Lakes region, with northern Maine potentially receiving between 15 cm and 30 cm of snow. Areas in upstate New York, which experienced over 165 cm of snow during the recent lake-effect storm, could see a few additional centimeters.
On Tuesday, significant lake-effect snow continued to impact the Great Lakes region, bringing snow squalls, strong winds, and winter storms.
The major lake-effect snow event that began late last week has resulted in snowfall totals surpassing 90 to 150 cm across parts of Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York, according to NWS updates.
Lake-effect snow is expected to persist downwind of the Great Lakes, gradually tapering off from Tuesday night, as reported by the NWS.
This phenomenon occurs when cold air, often coming from Canada, moves over the open waters of the Great Lakes. As this cold air passes over the unfrozen and relatively warm waters, heat and moisture are infused into the lower atmosphere.
According to a study by the University of Michigan, as global temperatures rise and continue to warm the Great Lakes, regions prone to lake-effect snow will likely experience increased snowfall, as a warmer atmosphere can hold greater quantities of moisture.
James del Carmen for TROIB News
