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 been …

20 hours ago · A rare burst of thundersnow rumbled across Northeast Ohio on Saturday as a fast-moving snow squall swept through the region.

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 the primary …

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 produces heavy snow …

Mar 23, 2016 · Thundersnow develops when the air is below freezing near the ground, and unlike most summer thunderstorms, it isn't near-ground air that rises all the way into the tall thunderstorm top. The...

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 Lakes, and across …

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 than rain.

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 …