Lake Effect Storm Season 2001-2002    

We name our lake snow events so it is easier to refer back to them for archiving.  This is very unofficial and only past storms are named as a matter of policy.  We will post the archived events on this WEB SITE so it is easier for you to refer back to them throughout the snow season.

The theme for this year's storm names will be Birds as selected by the staff at NWS Buffalo.  We also will continue our tradition of a candid way to rate the storm's impact on the area.  It is termed the "Lake Flake Scale" and subjectively ranks the events from 1-flake (*) for minor (wimpy) events to 5-flakes (*****) for epic mega-storms, based not only on snowfall amounts but the impact on population centers as well.

For each event we try to provide a snowfall map, storm summary and if available, radar, satellite and other neat images.  Let us know what you think, we are open for any suggestions to improve the page.  


To review each storm, just click on the names below and you'll get to some great data!

For a quick look at Snowfall Maps for the season, Click here.

2001-2002 storms

Storm Name Flake Scale

Highlights of the Event
Albatross
12/20 - 12/21		 ** Snowfall totals directly related to elevation.  Synoptic/lake effect combination.
Max snowfall:  Lk. Erie - Frewsburg 11".  Lk Ontario - Montague 24".
Bald Eagle
12/24 - 1/1		 ***** An epic storm, multiple day, heavy metro impact, little wind, seasonable temps.
Max snowfall: Lk. Erie - Buffalo 81.6".  Lk. Ontario - Montague 127".
Cardinal
01/17 - 01/18		 ** More typical lake effect event.  Better organized across Tug Hill Plateau.
Max snowfall:  Lk. Erie - Perrysburg 9".  Lk Ontario - Barnes Corners. 20".
Dove
03/03 - 03/05		 *** First March Lake Effect Storm on record for Lake Erie.
Max snowfall:  Lk. Erie - Arkwright 23".  Lk Ontario - North Osceola. 14".
Egret
03/10 - 03/11		 ** Another March anamoly.Very strong winds, severe blowing and drifting.
Max snowfall:  Lk. Erie - Warsaw 8".  Lk Ontario - West Monroe 11".
Falcon
03/21 - 03/23		 *** Latest Lake Effect Event in 8 Years. Strong Winds. Intense off Lake Ontario.
Max snowfall: Lk. Erie - South Dayton 14". Lk. Ontario - North Osceola. 28". 


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