Fox News anchor Julie Banderas was ecstatic as meteorologist Mike Seidel unexpected accepted her playful challenge to make a snow angel during a blizzard in upstate New York. Banderas exclaimed, ‘I know most people look at a live cam like this and say, Oh, dear God, that looks awful. That looks like heaven to me!’ This enthusiasm set the tone as Seidel enthusiastically demonstrated the joy of winter weather, explaining the unique conditions created by lake effect snow.
Seidel responded to Banderas' enthusiasm by expressing, ‘Julie, you're on my team, buddy, this is the best! Yes, yes! Adrenaline!’ highlighting the thrill meteorologists experience during significant weather events. He further elaborated on the phenomenon, explaining, ‘Lake effect is the best because you get so many inches per hour. And, at 28 degrees, it's fluffy!’ Such excitement contrasts with the typical perception of winter storms as detrimental.
Despite the snowy conditions, Banderas was keen to enjoy the moment, revealing, ‘If I had more time, I would actually beg you to do a snow angel live on TV.’ Seidel’s positive attitude transcended the harshness of the storm, reminding viewers that even challenging weather can foster joy and camaraderie. Their playful exchange highlighted the fun side of meteorology in the face of an Arctic outbreak.
Commenting on the storm, the National Weather Service described it as ‘a prolonged lake effect snow event [that] will bury some areas east of both Lakes Erie and Ontario with several feet of snow today through early next week.’ This framing of the storm underscores the significant impact of the weather, showing how it can disrupt normal life yet also create moments of joy and entertainment, as showcased by the banter between Banderas and Seidel.
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