What causes lake-effect snow like Buffalo's extreme storms?
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Snowstorms that sweep across the Great Lakes can dump several feet of snow on the other side. A climate scientists explains why.
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Buffalo: What causes lake-effect snow like Buffalo's storms
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Lake-effect snow vs. blizzards, what's the difference? – WFTV
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What causes lake-effect snow like Buffalo's extreme storms?
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