Lake Effect Snow Machine Kicks Up
As last night's storm moves north and east, it will usher in cold air and strong winds. New York City received its first measurable snow of the season, about three-tenths of an inch. Winds across all of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic will increase later today, into Saturday, with sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 30 to 40 mph possible. These strong winds will also be blowing across the Great Lakes, setting the stage for a significant lake effect snow event. While lake effect snow will occur in all of the snow belts through the Great Lakes, the hardest hit areas will likely be off Lakes Erie and Ontario where over a foot could fall.
