Name: Thundersnow And Snow Lightning In Western New York
Uploaded: 2026-01-01T13:46:11.000Z
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: A heavy band of lake-effect snow on New Year’s Eve produced thundersnow and snow lightning across western New York. Meteorologist Justin Michaels breaks down...

ByTWC - TV•

February 1, 2026

Updated: February 1, 2026, 7:25 pm ESTPublished: January 1, 2026, 8:46 am EST

A heavy band of lake-effect snow on New Year’s Eve produced thundersnow and snow lightning across western New York. Meteorologist Justin Michaels breaks down the spectacle.