Question

The map below shows the average annual

snowfall, in inches, for western New York State.

According to the map, which of these cities
receives the greatest average annual snowfall?

Answer 1

Dunkirk

Buffalo & Rochester.

Answer 2

According to the map, Lake Erie receives the greatest average annual snowfall in western New York State.

Based on the image you sent, here's the city that receives the greatest average annual snowfall in western New York State:

Lake Erie: The area surrounding Lake Erie on the map shows the highest concentration of snowfall, exceeding 200 inches in some areas. This is likely due to lake-effect snow, where cold air masses pick up moisture from the relatively warm lake and then deposit it as snow when they encounter land.

Here's a breakdown of the average annual snowfall for the other cities marked on the map:

• Lake Ontario: Receives around 60-80 inches of snowfall, significantly less than Lake Erie.
• Rochester: Located further inland, it receives around 60 inches of snowfall.
• Buffalo: Situated near Lake Erie, it receives around 95 inches of snowfall, making it the second snowiest city on the map after Lake Erie.

Therefore, according to the map, Lake Erie receives the greatest average annual snowfall in western New York State.