Lake Effect - Inland vs lake shore? (Ashtabula, Chardon: buy, living in)

[inspiringmind]

I was born in Ohio, raised in Ohio for the most part and live in Ohio now. For some reason I can not find the answer to the question: How far inland do you have to be to be considered....well, inland? I live 3 miles from Lake Erie.

[aquila]

That's an interesting question. I can't say I've ever really thought about something like that. I saw your title and thought you were going to ask a question about lake-effect snow.

[1watertiger]

it all depends on where you live 3-miles inland. 3 miles inland on the far west-side lake-effect isnt so common, but its a different story on the far east-side. many factors need to be present. ie- wind direction and speed,open waters,temps, elevations... one thing is for sure, usually everyone in N.E. Ohio gets its share at some point. dont buy a cheap shovel.

[aquila]

Are we sure the OP is talking about lake-effect snow?

I thought he was talking about how far inland you have to live to be considered "living inland" as opposed to "close to the lake". Maybe I'm wrong.

[inspiringmind]

I am talking about lake effect snow....I live in Ashtabula. (Serious snow belt.) Sometimes though, the weather channel says that the lake effect snow warning is for inland and sometimes they say it is for the lake shore....so I was wondering how far inland one has to be to be inland?

Oh and she....although my family is made of males besides me. (DH and two sons)

[inspiringmind]

Here is what I mean:

Rain and snow this evening turning to all snow overnight. Low 31F. Winds WSW at 15 to 25 mph. 3 to 5 inches of snow expected. Higher accumulation away from the lake shore.

Is 3 miles away from the lake shore?

[aquila]

Sorry about the "he" part. It's so hard to tell sometimes. I like your username.

I don't guess I can answer this question authoritatively for you, because I don't live in that part of Ohio. But if I had to guess, I'd say probably 5-7 miles. My uncle lives in Chardon, and he always gets LES, but I'd consider that inland.

[aquila]

Have you thought about asking in the Weather forum? They might give you a better idea. Or you could try the follow website:

Skyeye Weather Forum (Powered by Invision Power Board) (http://www.skyeyeweather.com/Weather_Forum/ - broken link)

Its main focus is Ohio weather.

[inspiringmind]

Originally Posted by aquila

Have you thought about asking in the Weather forum? They might give you a better idea. Or you could try the follow website:

Skyeye Weather Forum (Powered by Invision Power Board) (http://www.skyeyeweather.com/Weather_Forum/ - broken link)

Its main focus is Ohio weather.

Thank you!! I will ask there and see if anyone has an answer for me. And thanks about my user name. I like it too.

[aquila]

A local meteorologist runs the place. He used to be the weather anchor on the local Fox affiliate. He's a nice guy, and I'm sure someone over there will be able to answer your question for you.