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, how much snowfall accumulation would be expected in Boston compared to Buffalo?

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Boston is moderated by the warmer ocean water, which means that the air is not as cold and dry as it is in Buffalo. The lake effect in Buffalo results in much greater amounts of snowfall than would be expected in Boston. Therefore, less snowfall would be expected in Boston compared to Buffalo.

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