Buffalo, New York, experiences a "lake effect" when wind blowing across the warm water accumulates water vapor that condenses when reaching cooler land. Boston's climate is moderated by the warmer ocean water that lies to the east. Assuming similar winter temperatures, one would expect ________ snowfall accumulation in Boston.

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Boston's climate is moderated by the warmer ocean water, which means there is less chance of lake effect snow. Buffalo's snowfall accumulation is due to the lake effect caused by the wind blowing across the warm water. Boston does not experience this effect due to the presence of the warm water to the east. Therefore, one would expect less snowfall accumulation in Boston.

Buffalo, New York, Experiences a "Lake Effect" When Wind Blowing