Tag Archives: Lake effect snow

“It’s snowing!”

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Katherine Wikoff

This was the view from my office window yesterday afternoon. Bright sun, despite the wind and falling temperatures. I liked the way sunlight reflecting from my building’s windows cast long fingers of light across the street. Below is what I saw … Continue reading →

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Yesterday’s Snowstorm

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Katherine Wikoff

The storm that dumped 10-ish inches of snow in Milwaukee yesterday had moved out over Lake Michigan by this morning. Can you see the dense wall of clouds looming just beyond the downtown skyline? I took this photo on the way … Continue reading →

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Approaching “Lake Effect” Snow

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Katherine Wikoff

A high-pressure system to our north is causing a strong breeze to come in from the northeast. As the cold Canadian air crosses over the warmer water of Lake Michigan, it is picking up moisture, forming it into dark clouds … Continue reading →

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