With more lake-effect snow on the way, the National Weather Service explains what lake-effect means in Erie.

More than two feet of snow could fall in the most persistent bands in central New York, with treacherous travel and whiteout conditions expected through the weekend.

Lake effect snow has already pummeled some parts of Michigan this winter, and more is forecast to fall. The heavy snowfall in some places — the UP and the northwestern Lower Peninsula — has ...

Part two of this multi-day heavy lake effect snow event will begin on Sunday. This is where another 10 to 20 inches of snow will be possible Sunday through Tuesday in Lake and Ashtabula counties.

A storm sweeping across southern Canada will unleash strong winds, snow showers and more lake-effect snow across the Midwest and Northeast.

The heavy lake effect snow prompted the Buffalo Bills to ask fans for help clearing snow out of Highmark Stadium ahead of the team's game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night.

Lake-effect snow forms when a cold air mass passes over a relatively warm lake. Lake-enhanced snow occurs when a weather system interacts with the lake's moisture.

Lake effect snow is slamming the Great Lakes, with seven states from Wisconsin to New York under snow alerts on Monday.

Is more lake effect snow expected this week? The National Weather Service says "snowbelt" areas can expect more snow. "Lake effect snow in the westerly wind belts will finally diminish today, but ...

Lake effect snow is expected to accumulate up to 3 feet in some areas of New York today, with travelers being warned not to drive. More ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS / NWS What is lake effect snow?

Lake-effect snow happens when cold air moves across relatively warm lake waters. Eventually, the warm, moist air rises and forms clouds that move over colder air on land.