Thundersnow And Snow Lightning In Western New York | Weather.com

Thundersnow And Snow Lightning In Western New York | Weather.com

February 1, 2026

Updated: February 1, 2026, 7:25 pm ESTPublished: February 1, 2026, 7:25 pm 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.

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