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Smooth flat surfaces such as glass, painted surfaces, and blades of grass radiate heat in a way that their temperature can be slightly cooler than the surrounding air. This gives the water molecules in the air a place to form ice through the process of sublimation.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 8y agoSnow forms higher in the atmosphere where the temperature may be much colder than the air temperature on the ground. So snow can from and fall even though the ground air temeprature is above 0o celcius.
as long as the upper levels are cold enough, it can fall as snow near the surface.. Convection can cause it snow lower down also.
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∙ 12y agoYes, it can be a few degrees above freezing and still snow. Remember that snow is formed high in the clouds, where it is colder than the surface. If a snowflake falls through the air and it is only above freezing in the last minute of its journey, it will probably remain frozen.
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∙ 12y agoIt can be very treacherous.
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What happens when it snows and rains at the same time?
is it rain,snow, or sunshine at one time
What is a counterexample for when it rains it pours?
when it rains it snows
What does it mean when it snows at a funeral?
When is rains on the day of the funeral it means they are moving on to heaven, if it snows they meet the people that was waiting for them
What happens when it rains on sandy soil?
it makes mud
Is rain water the same as snow water?
yes, its water that has evaporated into the atmosphere. When it starts to be released by the clouds, it either rains or snows based on the temp of the atmosphere where it is droped at
What happens when it snows and rains at the same time?
is it rain,snow, or sunshine at one time
What is a counterexample for when it rains it pours?
when it rains it snows
What are the release dates for Camp Candy - 1989 When It Rains... It Snows - 3.6?
Camp Candy - 1989 When It Rains... It Snows - 3.6 was released on: USA:1992
What is it called when it half snows and half rains?
Haha
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When it rains or snows continuously.
When is water moved from the atmosphere to earths surface?
When it rains or snows.
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it rains and snows
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Yes it does hail in Virginia but mostly it snows, rains
What are the three precipatation?
when the cloud gets heavy and rains or sleets or hails or snows
When does it rain or snow?
It rains when the clouds turn dark and it snows when it gets to 32f
What would happen if you put Nascar tires on a regular car?
When it rains or snows, you will have NO traction.
How does the weather in Michigan influence activities in Michigan?
When it rains we go inside and when it snows we shovel it.
