Canada What is ‘thundersnow’? Rare weather phenomenon reported as freezing rain batters Toronto Thundersnow was spotted in Toronto and parts of southern Ontario. Here’s why it occurs.

What is thundersnow — and when does it happen? Thundersnow is a relatively rare winter and spring weather phenomenon where, instead of rain falling from the sky accompanied by loud rumbles and ...

Friday's storm brought an unusual weather combination to metro Detroit — thundersnow. The rare phenomenon happens when thunder and lightning accompany snowfall. Let's take a closer look at ...

CLEVELAND — We wrapped up the final week of February with some spring-like storms. These storms produced heavy downpours, hail and even thunder. In the winter, these rare storms often bring loud ...

One of the most common sources of loud winter thunder is “thundersnow,” a rare weather event where a thunderstorm occurs during a snowstorm instead of rain. Thundersnow happens when strong ...

Thundersnow is indicative of heavy snowfall -- sometimes reaching rates of two to three inches per hour -- which can significantly reduce visibility and make travel hazardous. Although rare ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A rare weather event known as “thundersnow” was documented in Astoria on Wednesday. According to the ...

Thundersnow is a rare and electrifying experience Dennis MersereauDigital Journalist, Weather Specialist Published on Jan. 29, 2025, 4:02 AM Updated on Apr. 2, 2025, 9:34 AM ...

Thundersnow strikes parts of Ontario as winter storm blows through province By Kevin Nielsen Global News Posted January 28, 2025 3:14 pm Updated January 28, 2025 3:33 pm ...

What Is Thunder snow? Thundersnow occurs when a thunderstorm develops under cold atmospheric conditions, producing snow instead of rain. It’s characterized by the same elements of a typical ...

The snow muffles the sound of thunder, creating more of a low rumble rather than a loud crack. Thundersnow was reported in St. Louis and St. Charles counties just after 12 p.m. on Sunday. Our team of ...

Here’s how it works. Thundersnow, also known as a winter thunderstorm, happens when a snowstorm is accompanied by thunder and lightning. (Image credit: Bill Hornstein/Getty Images) ...