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    What is Lake Effect Snow?

    Different Types of Winter Precipitation.

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    Rochester's snowiest Winter was 1959-60 when a whopping 161.7" fellon the city!
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    Whether it's the Blizzard of 1966 or the paralyzing 1991 Ice Storm, Rochester's notorious storms are found here.

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    From snow tires to keeping your house warm,tips on how to prepare for winter.

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  • Winter Outlook 2009-2010 

    El Niño is on our side this winter, but this winter won't be a cakewalk. Chief meteorologist Scott Hetsko has your winter outlook.

  • Arctic Cold of 1979 

    How do you make the coldest winter outbreak in recent history? Park a huge Arctic high over the northeast along with a deep, fresh snowpack. The result was 10 straight days of brutal cold in Western New York.

  • The Ice Storm of 1991 

    Up until its time, it was the costliest natural disaster in New York State history, with damages in excess of $375 million.

  • Superstorm of 1993 

    This is the big one. The mother of all winter storms. Just mention this storm in the presence of a meteorologist and their ears will perk up.

  • Blizzard of 1996 

    January 3, 1996. Rochester got dumped with the biggest one day snowfall in our history. 23 inches of fresh snow fell in just 24 short hours.

  • Types of Winter Precipitation 

    Scott breaks down snowflakes, sleet, and freezing rain.

  • Lake Effect Snow 

    In some areas of Western New York, it's responsible for more than 70% of the snow. What goes into lake effect snow?

  • Prepare Your Car For Winter 

    Bob Metcalfe caught up with Jason Weld, a manager at Midas. He said you should check your engine coolant, battery, wiper blades, and there's also something you shouldn't be without.

  • Snow Tires 

    Why should you seriously consider snow tires? Brian Neudorff went to Dunn Tire in Henrietta to find out.

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