How does Detroit receive lake-effect snow from two different lakes?

Detroit sits between Lake Erie to the southeast and Lake Huron to the northeast; Lake Erie lake-effect arrives on northwest winds and Lake Huron events arrive on north or northeast winds, so Detroit can see lake-effect snow from two different water bodies in the same week.

What is Detroit's record low temperature?

Detroit's record low is minus 21°F, recorded in 1936.

How much snow does Detroit, Michigan get per year?

Detroit averages about 43 inches of snow per year.

What is Detroit's record high temperature?

Detroit's record high is 105°F.

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