Thundersnow – a thunderstorm that produces snow instead of rain – is sometimes reported during winter storms in the U.S.

Lightning flashed during a snow squall in Buffalo, New York, on Jan. 21, as lake-effect snow moved through the region. Credit ...

"Thundersnow" is rare, but could happen during heavy snow. Here's what it means.

A lightning storm flashed during a snow squall in Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday, January 21, as lake-effect snow moved through the region.Video taken by Richard Hulburd of @Weather_buffalo near ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A heavy band of lake-effect snow on New Year’s Eve produced thundersnow and snow lightning across western New York. Meteorologist ...

There are six playoff games this weekend, all played outdoors. The common denominator to these will be wind, but Saturday's games could have a few more weather wild cards up their sleeves.