Thundersnow – a thunderstorm that produces snow instead of rain – is sometimes reported during winter storms in the U.S.

Thundersnow has been observed most often in Northeast Ohio’s primary snowbelt, including parts of Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula and eastern Cuyahoga counties. What does thundersnow look and sound like?

Some Ohioans got an early wake up call, from Mother Nature. At 6:50 a.m., a rare lightning strike hit in the Kent area, with a subsequent loud boom. Golden Globes 2026 best red carpet looks: Jennifer ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - “Thundersnow” lit up the Cleveland sky on Thanksgiving... and the rare weather phenomenon was caught on camera! The National Severe Storms Laboratory said the winter ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Thunder and lightning are usually associated with summer heat and severe thunderstorms, not snow-covered roads and subfreezing temperatures. But in Northeast Ohio, winter storms can ...