Lake-effect snow occurs when dry, freezing air picks up moisture as it passes over a body of water. The water evaporates into the air and as it hits land cools and transforms into heavy wet and often voluminous snowflakes.
Normally this snow is a bit of a nuisance to the people of Western New York, especially in Erie County/Buffalo. But sometimes it can be devastating as it was from November 17-20, 2022, when upwards of seven-feet of snow fell in the southern part of Erie County.
In addition to having a strong back you need a certain amount of mental toughness to endure these once in a decade snow events. Though I have no certifications or official training as grief counselor, as a lifelong resident of Erie County I am an expert in the five stages of lake effect grief.
The Five Stages Of Western New York Lake Effect Grief
Denial.
Middle of November
And the always too bright
The always too chipper
Local weather person with white capped teeth
Says prepare thy snow throwers
Extract thy snow shovels from the garage rafters
Lake Effect devastation is upon us
You call bullshit
Say these forecasts are wrong as much as they are right
And with a sardonic laugh you say:
If only I had a job where I could be wrong half the time
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