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14 Areas Around the Great Lakes With Significant Lake Effect Snow – How Does it Happen

Lake effect snow from the Great Lakes occurs when conditions of evaporation and cold upper air currents slide over the region. Water retains on to heat more than air. This causes some open water in the Great Lakes to evaporate into the air and warm it. Rising up into the atmosphere this warm, wet air cools as it travels.

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1913 Great Lakes Storm – The White Hurricane

The Great Lakes Storm of 1913, also known as the White Hurricane, was a catastrophic event that claimed 19 ships and resulted in over 248 fatalities. This severe blizzard, marked by hurricane-force winds and heavy snowfall, devastated areas around Lake Huron and Michigan’s Thumb, leading to significant changes in maritime safety and weather forecasting.

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