Lake-Effect Flashcard Review

Front

True or False: Lake Effect Snow is a serious problem for people who live in the Great Lakes area.

Back

True

Front

How many hours does lake effect snow start after a cold frontal passage?

Back

6 hours

Front

The strongest lake effect bands tend to have an average width of ____ miles, sometimes narrower.

Back

6-9

Front

What is a typical lake temperature for lake effect snow to occur? Options: 0-13 degrees, 15-24 degrees, 25-29 degrees, 32-46 degrees

Back

32-46 degrees

Front

True or False: Winds at the surface represent the trajectory of the lake-effect band.

Back

False