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Lake Effect Snow Squall

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-001499

A local, intense, narrow band of moderate to heavy snow squall that can extend long distances inland. It may persist for many hours. It may also be accompanied by strong, gusty, surface winds and possibly lightning. Accumulations can be 6 inches or more in 12 hours.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-001499
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
ReferencesNWS Glossary
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Lake Effect Snow Squall",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A local, intense, narrow band of moderate to heavy snow squall that can extend long distances inland. It may persist for many hours. It may also be accompanied by strong, gusty, surface winds and possibly lightning. Accumulations can be 6 inches or more in 12 hours.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/lake-effect-snow-squall/"
}

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