Thundersnow, also known as a winter thunderstorm or a thundersnow storm, is a thunderstorm in which snow falls as the primary precipitation instead of rain. It is considered a rare phenomenon. [1] It typically falls in regions of strong upward motion within the …

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.

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 reported across much...

Mar 23, 2016 · Thundersnow is a snowstorm event in which thunder and lightning occur. An example is the classic 2011 thundersnow in Chicago that surprised Jim Cantore. Thunderstorms accompanied...

Jan 6, 2025 · Thundersnow, which is simply a snowstorm with thunder and lightning, was most recently reportedly observed in the St. Louis, Missouri region amid the brutal winter storm, according to the...

Feb 28, 2024 · One such captivating event is thundersnow: a rare and remarkable occurrence that combines the elements of snowstorm, thunder and lightning. Unlike summer thunderstorms and winter storms, which are more common and easier to observe, thundersnow events are rarer.

Jan 6, 2023 · Snow falls on the Boston Common in Massachusetts as a major snowstorm passes through the region. Experts say that thundersnow—a phenomenon when thunder and lightning occur during a...

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 instead of...

Jan 27, 2020 · Thundersnow is a relatively rare phenomenon in which a winter thunderstorm produces precipitation in the form of snow rather than rain. The storm develops from …

Feb 20, 2018 · Thundersnow refers to a snowstorm that produces thunder and lightning. Thundersnow is rare. It sometimes occurs on plains, mountains, or coastlines, or with lake-effect snow. The thunder of thundersnow is muted. The lightning appears whiter than usual and may carry a positive charge.