Which of the following is a characteristic of a lake-effect snow event? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of a lake-effect snow event?
A. Fog
B. No precipitation
C. Heavy snow
D. Light snow
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lake-effect snow events can produce heavy, localized snowfall, sometimes exceeding several feet in a matter of days, affecting regions downwind of the lakes.

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