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

1 day ago · Thunder and lightning aren't just for summer storms. In the winter, intense bands of snow can include the rare phenomenon known as thundersnow.

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 …

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.

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 …

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 heights where …

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 …

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 …

Feb 28, 2024 · Thundersnow occurs in an unstable atmosphere, just like in a typical thunderstorm. This instability is created when a mass of warm, moist air at the surface interacts with a mass of cold, dry …