lake effect
noun
: a meteorological phenomenon in which warm moist air rising from a body of water mixes with cold dry air overhead resulting in precipitation especially downwind
—usually hyphenated when used attributively
lake-effect snows
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In the Upper Peninsula, lake effect rain is forecast to develop Thursday in areas stretching from Ironwood to Grand Marais.
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Lake Effect Snow Advisory are issued for widespread or localized lake effect snowfall accumulation (and blowing snow) remaining below warning criteria.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
That also means that more clipper systems and lake effect snow events could be possible.
—Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, light to moderate lake effect snow will move north Wednesday evening.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Lake Effect Snow Advisory are issued for widespread or localized lake effect snowfall accumulation (and blowing snow) remaining below warning criteria.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
That also means that more clipper systems and lake effect snow events could be possible.
—Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, light to moderate lake effect snow will move north Wednesday evening.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Lake effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lake%20effect. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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