BOSTON — Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore was just a tad bit excited when he heard thunder while standing outside on camera during a blizzard that is sweeping much of the Northeastern United States on Sunday.
The phenomenon--known as thundersnow--is rare and happens during intense snowbands when atmospheric instability increases to the point that it creates lightning and thunder -- similar to when it happens during regular summer thunderstorms.
But Cantore didn't just get stoked once.
Why is thundersnow amazing?? Only happens 7.6 times avg/yr for whole US, we saw it LIVE with @jimcantore & @reynoldswolf 6 times!! @DrTSSN— Kait Parker (@WeatherKait) February 15, 2015
He and his crew heard thundersnow six times at the same location, and you can watch more of him dancing around and pumping his fists, below.
Enjoy.
Additional reporting by Andrew Freedman.