In light of what appears to be a potentially impressive lake effect event in parts of the Great Lakes early next week I figured now is a good time to start up the region's lake effect thread for the winter. IWX hinting at the event beginning Monday.
Normally I love lake enhancement on this side of the lake in Indiana, but, as modeled, the wind off the "warm" lake keeps precip as rain here in South Bend. Oof. Oh well, it is October after all. I'll enjoy my rain/snow mix.
I haven't ever started a new thread before so a mod can feel free to change something if needed. This has been discussed in the short/medium range severe thread but it's not everyday we get a 10% hatched TOR threat from SPC in this region...especially in August. There's a chance this becomes an impressive, if not small, regional outbreak so let's get the party started.
Discussion also mentions possible upgrade to moderate risk.