Mesoscale Weather

Which statement gives the clearest accurate account of Mesoscale Weather?

• Lake-effect snow is a localized weather process that can create sharp snowfall differences over short distances in western and central New York.
• The Atlantic influence on Long Island and New York City helps moderate winter temperatures compared with colder continental interior and mountain regions.
• A statewide density near 424.5 people per square mile in 2025 masks extreme spatial concentration in New York City and low density in much of the Adirondacks.
• The Erie Canal’s significance comes less from its physical survival in original form than from its long-term effect on trade routes, cities, and market geography.