DETROIT — It’s that time of year — again — when cold air sweeps across the Great Lakes region, dropping huge amounts of lake-effect snow from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula into Western New York.

Snow is expected is expected statewide this weekend across much of Michigan, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula — much of it blamed on lake effect. "Our ...

While a larger parent storm system is typically required to produce heavy rain or snow events, lake effect snow is unique. All you need to produce some of the largest snow events on record is ...

Ocean effect snow is a rare phenomenon in Florida. Similar to lake effect snow, it takes place when cold air moves over warm water.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear this evening but turning partly cloudy overnight. Quite cold. Wind Chills: -5 to -10 degrees.

Michigan has seen plenty of lake-effect snow this winter, but what exactly is lake-effect snow, and why does Michigan see it so often?

Forecasters are warning about "impactful lake effect" snow that could bring a "prolonged period" of travel impacts on Friday and Saturday to the Chicagoland area.

Saturday brings another day with extensive cloud coverage.

Pittsburgh expects snowy conditions and sub-zero temperatures, with travel and cold weather advisories in effect.

Late-fall into winter is when the lake-effect snow machine kicks into gear again — and it's not just around the Great Lakes. Let's dive into the science behind lake-effect snow, how it creates ...