Lake Michigan snowstorm spawns rare winter waterspouts and thundersnow

In addition to heavy snow, the lake-effect bands produced thunder and lightning, small hail and another phenomenon rarely ...
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Rare ‘snowspouts’ spotted over Lake Michigan, 18+ foot waves forecast

“Rarely observed snowspouts (waterspouts) were sighted by ICWR waterspout hunter Nathan Voytovick over Lake Michigan off of ...

Will waterspouts form on Great Lakes today? What experts say to expect

The International Centre for Waterspout Research predicts waterspouts on the Great Lakes Nov. 6, 2025. Here's what to know.

Meteorologists in Chicago warned of rare snowspouts. What are they?

Meteorologists in the Chicago area issued a special marine warning — ordinarily reserved for thunderstorms and warm-season waterspouts — for the spout-producing snow squall.

'14-Foot' Waves Crash Against Lighthouses as Gales Whip Up Lake Michigan

Huge waves crashed against lighthouses on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan on October 22, as the National Weather Service issued a gale warning for the lake.This footage, recorded by Nathan ...