大湖暖化增加了今年冬天明尼苏达州北部发生强烈湖效应雪的可能性。 Warm Great Lakes increase chances of intense lake-effect snow in northern Minnesota this winter.

异常温暖的大湖区,最高湖和密歇根湖分别高于平均值4.1°F和5.5°F,使明尼苏达北部今年冬季发生强烈湖效应雪的可能性增加。 Unusually warm Great Lakes, with Lake Superior and Lake Michigan 4.1°F and 5.5°F above average respectively, are increasing the likelihood of intense lake effect snow in northern Minnesota this winter. 温暖的湖泊与寒冷的北极空气之间的温度对比会加剧降雪率,在海岸线附近,可能达到每小时2至3英寸。 The temperature contrast between the warm lakes and cold Arctic air enhances snowfall rates, potentially reaching 2 to 3 inches per hour near shorelines. 虽然诺阿预测,由于拉尼娜现象,冬季将比平均冬季寒冷,降水量超过正常水平,但创纪录的温暖湖泊可能会扩大积雪事件,与更广泛的区域气候趋势相一致。 While NOAA forecasts a colder-than-average winter with above-normal precipitation due to La Niña, the record-warm lakes may amplify snow events, aligning with broader regional climate trends.