WTTW News Explains: What Exactly Is Lake Effect Snow?
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How Lake Michigan influences Chicago's climate.
You may know that Lake Michigan serves as a moderating factor to Chicago weather — cooler near the lake in the summer, warmer near the lake in the winter. How else does the lake affect Chicago’s climate?
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WTTW News Explains: What Exactly Is Lake Effect Snow?
Clip: 1/25/2023 | 4m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
You may know that Lake Michigan serves as a moderating factor to Chicago weather — cooler near the lake in the summer, warmer near the lake in the winter. How else does the lake affect Chicago’s climate?
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