Storm Team 10 Explains: What is ocean-effect snow?

Southern New England's first glimpse of snow in December will not be from a classic nor'easter, instead, it'll be from ocean-effect snow showers. What are ocean-effect snow showers, and how do they develop? You've come to the right place.

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