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A rare meteorological phenomenon known as a snow devil has been observed in the area Similar to a dust devil, a snow devil is a weaker form of a tornado. It forms when wind shear, or the change of wind direction with height, creates a spinning motion. This spinning motion can lift snow several feet into the air, creating a striking visual display. | WTOV NEWS9

SNOWNADO! Captured this “tornado” of snow over Lake Ontario this afternoon. What is that? This is a snow devil, formed when the convergence of surface winds kicks up a small-scale circulation. With lots of fresh snow over the lake, the snow gets stirred up, allowing us to “see” the vortex. This is a first for me! | Meteorologist Eric Snitil