Current AF Weather Conditions

Vertical Shear - The rate of change of wind speed or direction, with a given change in height.

Lake effect - The effect of a lake (usually a large one) in modifying the weather near the shore and down wind. It is often refers to the enhanced rain or snow that falls downwind from the lake. This effect can also result in enhanced snowfall along the east coast of New England in winter.

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