Storm dumps over 1.22 m (4 feet) of snow over New York, U.S.
The Thanksgiving holiday brought record-breaking lake-effect snowstorm to parts of the United States, with areas in New York State, such as Copenhagen, buried under as much as 1.22 m (4 feet) of snow.
The record-breaking lake-effect snowstorm that swept across the United States over Thanksgiving brought significant snowfall to New York State, with some areas, including Copenhagen, receiving up to 1.22 m (4 feet) of snow.
A flow of cold air over the warm waters of the Great Lakes is expected to generate additional waves of snow through Tuesday, December 3.
Parts of Jefferson County have already received 1.02 m (40 inches) of snow since late last week. The Lorraine Fire Department rescued stranded campers in the area on Saturday, November 30, after heavy snowfall.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), temperatures are forecasted to be 5.6 – 8.3 °C (10 – 15 °F) below normal across parts of the Midwest and the eastern third of the country throughout the week.
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