As it stands, almost all monitoring is done during the spring, summer and early fall months when there's easier access to ...

It started with a fear of tornadoes as a child growing up in the Chicago suburbs ... Erica went live on the beaches of Lake Michigan, forecasted lake-effect snow, drove the lengths of Michiana ...

This article was first published in the print edition of the June 2025 issue with the headline: “The Lake Effect.” ...

If you're planning to visit the Finger Lakes in the winter (which makes for a cozy escape), a travel insurance policy is recommended as this region is known for its lake-effect snow. Data sourced ...

Tom has published several papers and taught forecasters around the world through the COMET Program. His keenest winter weather interest is lake-effect snow.