Thundersnow can occur during a normal snowstorm that sustains strong vertical mixing which allows for favorable conditions for lightning and thunder to occur.

Mar 10, 2020 · Learn what thundersnow is, where to find it, and how it's different from a regular thunderstorm. Get facts about the special hazards of a thunder snowstorm.

Jan 6, 2025 · Thundersnow, also known as a winter thunderstorm, happens when a snowstorm is accompanied by thunder and lightning. As of Monday (Jan. 6) morning, the phenomenon has …

Mar 17, 2025 · This rare phenomenon, sometimes called a winter thunderstorm, occurs when a wave cyclone experiences strong upward motion. Freezing temperatures cause snow to fall as …

A heavy band of lake-effect snow on New Year’s Eve produced thundersnow and snow lightning across western New York. Meteorologist Justin Michaels breaks down the spectacle.

Experts say that thundersnow—a phenomenon when thunder and lightning occur during a snowstorm—tends to bring heavier accumulations. Until recent decades, we didn’t know if the …

Dec 3, 2024 · What Is Thundersnow? Simply put, thundersnow is snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning. It occurs when conditions are cold enough that a thunderstorm …

Jan 27, 2025 · It turns out that such “thundersnow” does, in fact, occur occasionally in very intense winter storms. Clouds and precipitation develop when the air is forced to rise to higher …

Jan 29, 2025 · Thundersnow is just a thunderstorm that produces snow instead of rain. This relatively uncommon phenomenon is usually found in mountainous areas, near the Great …

Storm chaser Reed Timmer explains this rare phenomenon. Thundersnow is a relatively rare phenomenon in which a winter thunderstorm produces precipitation in the form of snow rather …