Weather tracker: lake-effect snow blankets parts of north-east US

This year, meteorological autumn saw significant lake-effect snow hitting the northeast of the U.S., particularly in western New York, where nearly four feet accumulated over four days.

The conditions for lake-effect snow were favorable due to Arctic air sweeping over the Great Lakes, resulting in localized heavy snowfall across five states.

Western New York declared a state of emergency, deploying National Guard troops to assist those stranded, particularly in the aftermath of Thanksgiving travel.

Meteorologists expect up to six feet of additional snow in upstate New York, alongside colder temperatures spreading across the eastern U.S. due to high pressure.

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