Can It Be Too Cold To Snow? Here’s The Science Explained
• Snow formation requires moisture, and extremely cold air holds less moisture, limiting snowfall.
• The "Dendritic Growth Zone," roughly -12°C to -19°C, is ideal for forming branching snowflakes.
• In extremely cold places like Antarctica, snow is rare and often consists of tiny ice grains due to low moisture.
Understanding the relationship between temperature and snowfall
While winter is often pictured with fluffy snowflakes, it can actually be too cold to snow. The connection between temperature and snowfall is complex, but the main idea is that snow needs moisture. Very cold air can't hold as much moisture as warmer air.
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