Is there an economic impact of lake effect snow? what is the difference between this and what is called and "alberta clipper?"
what is the difference between lake effect and lake enhanced snow?
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There is almost always a economic effect from any snow fall that has to be cleared from the roads.
Lake effect is snow fall produced when a cold wind (32 degree Far. or lower) moves across a body of water (above 32 degree far.). The cold air picks up the moisture from the water and deposits it as snow over land.
A Alberta clipper is a fast moving cold air system originating in the area of Alberta,Canada. A Alberta clipper can produce lake effect
Lake enhanced snow is a snow producing system that moves over open water, giving the system more moisture and the ability to deposit heavier snow over land.
