Big Late-November Snowfall

It has been quite a snowy week for many post-Thanksgiving, particularly those in the Central U.S. and parts of the Northeast.

Last weekend, a storm system moved through the Central Plains and brought a great deal of snow in states like Kansas and Nebraska. Many in such states saw some pretty decent snowfall totals, with Hutchinson, KS seeing a total of 12 inches. The snow even reached as far south as Oklahoma and Northern Texas, with light snow being reported in both states.

As the same system moved east, more snow fell across the Great Lakes and most of the Midwest. Many in these regions, especially those living near the lakes, saw lake-effect snow. This occurred mainly in parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Upstate New York. The snow was so intense in some areas that the National Weather Service had to issue snow squall warnings due to the blinding snowfall conditions, which made travel in such areas very hazardous.

 Timelapse video of a snow squall moving through Oswego, NY (video by Zoe Bush provided via Storyful via @WeatherNation on X/Twitter)

Snowfall totals from this event were staggering, with places like Redfield, NY seeing a whooping 33 inches of snow in the past couple of days.

More snow is expected in parts of the Northeast as another system is expected to move through this weekend.




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