Events in Valparaiso
Living with Lake Effect Weather in Northwest Indiana
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Learn how the term lake effect is defined when it comes to a snow event and why Northwest Indiana's climate is described as the most changeable and severe weather in the world. Senior Valparaiso University Meteorology student Jennifer Schuller will explain how Lake Michigan affects our area, and how it contributes to specific weather phenomena. Brittni Emery, a senior VU meteorology student, will talk about her research, which involves flying into lake effect snow storms. Details about the VU Meteorology program also will be offered.
