In terms of weather patterns, where is low weather more prevalent during the year?

Low weather systems, characterized by areas of low pressure, are generally more prevalent over the Great Lakes during the winter months due to the unique effects of the bodies of water in that region. The Great Lakes are large enough to influence local climate and weather patterns significantly.

During winter, cold air masses collide with the relatively warmer water of the lakes, leading to a process called "lake-effect" snow. This phenomenon occurs as the warm, moist air from the lakes rises and cools, resulting in cloud formation and precipitation. These conditions can lead to low-pressure systems emerging and becoming more pronounced in the vicinity of the lakes.

In contrast, over land during summer, weather patterns tend to stabilize and the development of significant low weather systems is less frequent. Over water in winter, while low pressure can occur, the extent and intensity are generally overshadowed by the strong influences of land masses and other weather systems. The Arctic experiences extremes in weather but does not consistently have the same prevalence of low weather systems across all seasons. Thus, low weather systems are specifically notable over the Great Lakes during winter months, making this response the most accurate.