Snow, the solid form of water that crystallizes in the atmosphere and, falling to the earth, covers, permanently or temporarily, about 23 percent of the earth’s surface. Heavy snow wallops north as southerners shiver in record cold Multiple states are under winter weather advisories and could see inches of snow Florida and other parts of the south are suffering. This map displays current snow depth according to the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (noaa)national snow analyses (nsa) The nsa are based on modeled snow pack characteristics that are updated daily using all operationally available ground, airborne, and satellite observations.
These data are unofficial and provisional Zip codes (where available) of observations will be included in text files after october 7, 2008. Use the snow today interactive data viewer to explore current various aspects of snow conditions and how they compare to past years Each snow season, our scientists write monthly data analyses examining how snow conditions are changing across the western united states. Check out the nisqually indian community, wa wintercast Forecasts the expected snowfall amount, snow accumulation, and with snowfall radar.
It’s a fascinating natural phenomenon with important roles in the environment This article breaks down how snow forms, its types, and why it matters, all in a way that is easy to understand.
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