Lake-effect snows are best developed around the Great Lakes during ____.
A)early spring when moist, tropical air moves over the frozen lakes
B)late fall and early winter when cold, dry polar air moves over the relatively warm water
C)late fall and early winter when moist, polar air sweeps in from the east
D)middle winter when the unseasonably warm air mass moves over the cold water
E)late winter after prolonged periods of cold weather

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Lake-effect snows are most prominent in late fall and early winter when cold, dry polar air moves over the relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes. This temperature contrast between the air and the lake water creates conditions conducive to snowfall downwind of the lakes.

Lake-Effect Snows Are Best Developed Around the Great Lakes During