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Landsat 8 image of western NY area after December snowfall

Detailed Description

On December 12, 2024, heavy lake effect snow blanketed the Buffalo, New York metro area with over 2 feet accumulating in less than 24 hours. This area normally receives heavy snowfall each year during the Northern Hemisphere winter months due to being situated along the shore of Lake Erie. 

In this Landsat 8 image acquired on December 13th, it is easy to see where the snow fell, with the heavier coverage shown as a bright white color. Areas north of the city remained snow-free.

Landsat 8 Operational Land Imager (OLI) 30-meter Bands 6,5,4; pansharpened OLI 15-meter Band 8
Path 17 Row 30
Acquired December 13, 2024
 

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