A Fruit Belt is a term used in the United States to describe an area where a small climate creates good conditions for growing fruit. Fruit Belts are commonly found in the Great Lakes region of North America, especially in West Michigan (Fruit Ridge) and western Northern Lower Michigan together, as well as along the southern shore of Lake Erie. The conditions that create a small climate good for growing fruit are the same ones that cause lake-effect snow. Because of this, Fruit Belts and snowbelts often happen in the same areas. The map on the right shows Great Lakes snowbelts, which cover a larger area than the Fruit Belt. It's important to note that there are no Fruit Belts in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. There is also a Fruit Belt in Central Washington. Berries are grown along the West Coast.