In some unique scenarios, it comes down to a cause and effect that differs from traditional snowstorms: when cold air interacts with warm water, the temperature difference can produce snow. Here's how ...
Curious when the ocean freezes? Learn how salt affects freezing and why sea ice forms in only the coldest climates.
Ocean effect snow is a rare phenomenon in Florida. Similar to lake effect snow, it takes place when cold air moves over warm water.
Many Americans are familiar with the term lake-effect snow. Those who live in the Great Lakes Region, the area most often impacted by this winter weather occurrence, certainly know how it can affect ...
Meteorologist Robert Speta defines and tracks the dynamics behind what a lake/sea effect is and how it can be seen around the First Coast.