Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Mountains can influence lake-effect snow

The Great Lakes area is very familiar with the snow those bodies of water can bring, a phenomenon called lake-effect snow. Now, a new study suggests nearby mountains can enhance or dampen those storms.
The Great Lakes area is very familiar with the snow those bodies of water can bring, a phenomenon called lake-effect snow. Now, a new study suggests nearby mountains can enhance or dampen those storms.