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About me - Don A Shepard

About me

Have experience in a plethora of industries, as well as a very well rounded education including a Bachelors of Science in Meteorology. Currently Pursuing an M.S. in Natural Resources.

Spend time with the family and continually expand my vast treasure chest of knowledge in order to satisfy an intrinsic need to do so. Seriously, life is not all that serious, though I take my work very much so.

Briefly me

My passion is ...

Meteorology

I know too much about ...

Meteorology...reality is you can never know to much about it!

My parents always told me ...

play with matches and you will pee the bed

My childhood ambition ...

be in NBA

My favorite memory ...

birth of children

Why I write ...

because I can

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

read words, watch television, listen to music

My first job ...

corn detasseler

My best moment ...

right now

My inspiration ...

children

Featured article by Don A Shepard

Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather What is lake effect snow
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Snow that is generated or enhanced by a lake is known as lake effect snow (LES). In the United States it is most common in the areas of the lee-wind sides of the Great Lakes. These events can be minor, or produce many feet of snow. Understanding what lake effect snow is and how to forecast an event is critical for those living in regions prone to these snow squalls.

There are several factors that contribute to the creation of lake effect snow. Below is a brief description of these factors.

1) The major factor is warmer air blowing over cooler water: It is commonly accepted that a te...

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