A band of lake-effect snow Jan. 30 will primarily impact Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties, according to the National Weather Service.

Michigan has seen plenty of lake-effect snow this winter, but what exactly is lake-effect snow, and why does Michigan see it so often?

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of northern and West Michigan through Tuesday evening as a Clipper system brings accumulating snow, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills across the state.

Extreme cold expected Wednesday night, Jan. 28. Lake-effect snow to pile up in the north. Latest warnings and watches.

Lake effect snow continues through early Wednesday along the Lakeshore in West Michigan and in Northern Michigan. The Upper Peninsula is getting a heavier load of snow - some places up to 12 inches. Here are the forecast highlights from the National Weather Service offices across the state:

Lake effect snow developed over Lake Michigan Thursday night and has stayed over Lake Michigan so far Friday morning. We have seen a few random lake effect flurries but most of the accumulating snow i

ABC7 meteorologists are keeping an eye on the next round of lake-effect snow forecast to impact Friday's morning and evening commute.

Lake-effect snow continues to hammer parts of Michigan as Arctic air remains locked over the Great Lakes, keeping snow bands active and dangerous wind chills.

Michigan is bracing for another round of lake-effect snow this weekend, with snowfall expected to accumulate in spots across the Upper and Lower Peninsulas.

The latest northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5… It’s the last really cold day for a while as temperatures will be about 10 degrees below our normal high of 25

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