This extreme difference in snow amounts happens because lake effect snow bands are very narrow, often only 5 to 10 miles wide, over a small area. The orientation of the wind deter

Travel could be hazardous and roads slick Wednesday evening as Northeast Ohio braces for a sharp drop in temperatures and a quick burst of snow as a strong cold front sweeps across the region. Scattered rain showers and drizzle dominated much of Wednesday afternoon,

As winter settles in, residents of Ontario are bracing for the impact of lake effect snow squalls forecasted to begin overnight into Saturday night. This weather phenomenon, which can lead to hazardous travel conditions and significant snowfall, is set to ...

The saltwater sister of lake-effect snow, ocean-effect snow is a wintry weather phenomenon that has some coastal residents worried. Should they be?

Pancake ice was seen on the surface of Lake Superior in Ashland, Wisconsin, across November 30 and December 1 as lake effect snow swept the area.Video filmed by Cheryl Koval shows discs of ice resembling pancakes float on the lake’s surface.

A winter storm is expected to hit parts of upstate New York, bringing widespread snow and dangerous travel conditions. Here's what to expect.

The amount of snow that is expected to fall in Greater Cincinnati during the weekend has increased, according to the National Weather Service.