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Why do lake effect snow events slowdown in February?
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)- New York State is part of the Snowbelt, a region of the United States downwind of the Great Lakes where heavy Lake- effect snow is common. Southwesterly to Northwesterly winds off of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario bring the heaviest bands to Syracuse,
With ice coverage higher than usual and less frequent arctic air outbreaks ahead, the heart of the lake-effect snow season looks to be coming to an end.
Several rounds of lake-effect snow could potentially make for dangerous travel conditions in northwest Indiana, prompting a winter storm watch.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Afternoon temperatures today will warm into the 40s. It’ll be the first time in nearly three weeks that temperatures reach above freezing in Cleveland. A few showers will be around during the afternoon as the front rolls through. West winds will gust over 30 mph at times.
The arctic blast has fully arrived across the Finger Lakes and Central New York, and conditions this morning are as harsh as forecast. Lake effect snow continues in several areas, but the primary concern now is life-threatening cold as Extreme Cold Warnings remain in effect through Sunday.
Forecasters are anticipating two rounds of lake effect snow to dump anywhere from 3 to 6 inches of snow on portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana, between Friday morning and Saturday evening.
Due to cold weather, Tampa may see snow from gulf-effect snow this weekend. Will Lake Okeechobee in Florida see lake-effect snow?
The focus in the weather world has been all on the cold over the last week with dangerous wind chills at times down as cold as -45. That cold air has become a bit more reasonable the last few days wit
Storm Team 8 Chief Meteorologist Ellen Bacca explains how much ice is enough to shut down the lake-effect machine. (Feb. 8, 2026)
A ground stop remained in effect for departures at O'Hare Airport, due to snow or ice, according to the FAA. Delays to departing and arriving flights are increasing at O'Hare and Midway, officials said.
Michigan has seen several waves of winter weather this season. Search 2025-26 snow totals so far using our tracker.