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The Winter That Keeps Snowing: How Ice-Free Great Lakes Fuel Michigan’s Lake Effect Snowstorms

Minimal Ice, Maximum Snow: A Look at the Science Behind the Great Lakes’ Winters Photo: MODIS satellite image of a lake effect snow event in the Great Lakes, caused by extensive evaporation as cold air moves over the relatively warm lakes. November 20, 2014. Credit: NOAA Great Lakes CoastWatch. Living in western Washtenaw County, we’re ...