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May Snow Possible Across Great Lakes, Northeast? | Weather.com

Weather · · 669 words · By Jonathan Belles; Rob Shackelford
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The article discusses the possibility of May snowfall in the Great Lakes and Northeast regions of the U.S. due to a forecasted cool temperature outlook. It provides historical examples of May snowstorms to illustrate that such events are possible, while noting that below-average precipitation may limit actual snowfall.

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Weather Explainers Could There Be More Snow Ahead In The East With Such A Chilly May Outlook?

Why it matters

Widespread cold air is anticipated from the Midwest to the East, but could it lead to some late flakes?

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The stage is set for there to be a good chance for some May snow across the Great Lakes and Northeast.

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The article discusses the possibility of May snowfall in the Great Lakes and Northeast regions of the U.S. due to a forecasted cool temperature outlook. It provides historical examples of May snowstorms to illustrate that such events are possible, while noting that below-average precipitation may limit actual snowfall.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://weather.com/science/weather-explainers/news/2026-05-01-chilly-may-outloo…

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Claim 1: “A record-smashing snowstorm brought more than a foot of snow to West Virginia in early May 2023”
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Multiple sources confirm a record-breaking May 2023 storm in West Virginia. WDTV and another source specifically mention the record snowfall in Davis, WV, during early May 2023, with totals exceeding 20 inches (which is more than a foot).
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web search NEUTRAL — The storm dumped up to 40 inches of snow in some areas with one in seven Americans seeing half-a-foot of snow. Federal offices and schools will remain closed in the nation's capitol on Monday.
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-3414325/Winter-Storm-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Gardening Club Just Got Better! 3 Deliveries, 10% Store Discount, and more!
https://www.almanac.com/fact/west-virginia-received-57-inche…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mountain regions may receive up to 20 inches of snow; travel warnings issued. Snowfall is considered beneficial after a below-average winter in the West.
https://www.mensjournal.com/news/heavy-snow-warning-for-4-st…
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Claim 2: “More than 20 inches fell near Davis, West Virginia — shattering the old state record snowfall for the state by over 8 inches [in early May 2023]”
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Two independent sources (WDTV and a report on the Historic May 1-4, 2023 storm) confirm that Davis, WV recorded 20.3 inches of snow, setting an all-time state record for May snowfall.
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web search NEUTRAL — April 30 - May 3 Time Synchronized Surface and Upper Air Maps A large and near vertically stacked system, positioned across the central/northern Great Lakes throughout the first few days of May, 2023,…
https://www.weather.gov/rlx/2023-Historic-May-Snowstorm
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web search NEUTRAL — The accumulation is an all time record for anywhere in West Virginia for snowfall in the month of May. With this morning's observation, the snow total near Davis, WV is up to 20.3″.
https://wvmetronews.com/2023/05/04/davis-sets-an-all-time-w-…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, Davis in Tucker County recorded 20.3 inches of snow. It set a record for storm total snowfall in May for the entire state of West Virginia.
https://www.wdtv.com/2023/05/04/davis-sets-all-time-record-m…
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Claim 3: “Snow fell as far south as Arkansas and Oklahoma and dropped a half-inch of snow in Kansas City [during Winter Storm Achilles in May 2013]”
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The AOL source explicitly confirms that during Winter Storm Achilles, snow fell as far south as Arkansas and Oklahoma and dropped a half-inch in Kansas City.
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web search NEUTRAL — A winter storm (also known as snow storm) is an event in which wind coincides with varieties of precipitation that only occur at freezing temperatures, such as snow, mixed snow and rain, or freezing r…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_storm
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web search NEUTRAL — Snow fell in New York City, Pittsburgh and Detroit.Radar loop from midday May 1 through late May 3, 2013, of Winter Storm Achilles. Snow fell as far south as Arkansas and Oklahoma and dropped a half-i…
https://www.aol.com/articles/could-more-snow-ahead-east-1844…
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web search NEUTRAL — "Winter Storm Achilles will go down in history as one of the greatest snowstorms so late in the season for the Midwest," said weather.com meteorologist Chris Dolce. "Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota may …
https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/winter-storm-achilles…
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Claim 4: “Marquette, Michigan, actually averages more than an inch of new snow during the month [of May]”
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A Weather.com article explicitly states that 'Marquette, Michigan, actually averages more than an inch of new snow during the month' of May.
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web search NEUTRAL — It might seem absurd that snow is possible in May, but Marquette, Michigan, actually averages more than an inch of new snow during the month. Marquette is smack dab in the middle of the area expected …
https://weather.com/science/weather-explainers/news/2026-05-…
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web search NEUTRAL — New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Monday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 30, with temperatures falling to around 22 in the afternoon. North wind 10 to 20 mph, wi…
https://marquetteweather.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Notable January snowfall totals included Marquette, Michigan, which topped the national list at 61.9 inches, followed by Buffalo, New York with 36.6 inches, and Boston, Massachusetts at 29.8 inches. C…
https://chicagomusicguide.com/january-2026-snowfall-shocks-t…
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Claim 5: “Winter Storm Achilles... dumped snow across the northern Plains and Midwest in May 2013”
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Both Weather.com and AOL explicitly state that Winter Storm Achilles dumped snow across the northern Plains and Midwest in May 2013.
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web search NEUTRAL — A winter storm (also known as snow storm) is an event in which wind coincides with varieties of precipitation that only occur at freezing temperatures, such as snow, mixed snow and rain, or freezing r…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_storm
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web search NEUTRAL — Late-season Winter Storm Achilles battered the Great Plains, Rockies, and Midwest with a vengeance, dumping record snow in some towns while dropping temperatures to record levels in others.
https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/winter-storm-achilles…
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web search NEUTRAL — Please, no more storms! In the most active winter storm season to date, Winter Storm Achilles (the second “A” storm that year), dumped snow across the northern Plains and Midwest in May 2013. Radar lo…
https://www.aol.com/articles/could-more-snow-ahead-east-1844…
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Claim 6: “Snow was so heavy that power outages were reported from Colorado to Minnesota and Wisconsin [during Winter Storm Achilles in May 2013]”
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No evidence was provided for this claim in the search results.
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Claim 7: “Snow fell in New York City, Pittsburgh and Detroit [on Mother’s Day weekend in 2020]”
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The AOL search result mentions snow falling in NYC, Pittsburgh, and Detroit, but it associates this with Winter Storm Achilles in May 2013, not Mother's Day weekend in 2020. The evidence provided does not confirm the 2020 date for these specific cities.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pittsburgh ( PITS-burg) is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. Located in southwestern Pennsylvania where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to form th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — It is rare for snow to fall in the U.S. state of Florida, especially in the central and southern portions of the state. With the exception of the far northern areas of the state, most of the major cit…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_in_Florida
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article is a timeline of the history of New York City in the U.S. state of New York.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_New_York_City
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Claim 8: “Up to 14 inches of snow fell in eastern Maine, which saw its first winter storm warning in May in 15 years [on Mother’s Day weekend in 2020]”
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The provided search results mention 14 inches of snow in various contexts (New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming), but none of the evidence specifically confirms 14 inches of snow in eastern Maine or a 15-year record for a May winter storm warning in 2020.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Maine ( MAYN) is a state in the New England region of the United States, and the northeasternmost state in the contiguous United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maine
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Maine Eastern Railroad (reporting mark MERR) was a railroad that operated in coastal Maine, between Brunswick and Rockland, on the former Maine Central Rockland Branch rail line. Maine Eastern passeng…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maine_Eastern_Railroad
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Princeton is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The town was named after Princeton, Massachusetts. The population was 745 at the 2020 census.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princeton,_Maine
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Claim 9: “it could be the second chilliest May across the U.S. in the past 15 years, according to Todd Crawford, chief meteorologist at Atmospheric G2”
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While web results confirm the existence of Atmospheric G2 and a Weather.com article discussing May snow possibilities, none of the provided evidence snippets contain the specific quote or claim by Todd Crawford regarding the 'second chilliest May in the past 15 years'.
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web search NEUTRAL — May is the fifth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars.Memorial Day (United States), a public holiday, is on May 30, but observed on the last Monday in May. Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May
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web search NEUTRAL — Given the outlook, May temperatures may feel more like April. So we have to look at where snowfall is typical in April. Parts of New England and the Upper Midwest often see their last snow in April. 2…
https://weather.com/science/weather-explainers/news/2026-05-…
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web search NEUTRAL — This is where Atmospheric G2 (AG2) marks their value proposition. The company houses a team of industrybest experts committed to accelerating innovations in global weather forecasting for the energy t…
https://www.energybusinessrevieweurope.com/atmospheric-g2
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.