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Very little of Antarctica's precipitation falls to the ground in the form of snow. in April, most of the continent has experienced its last sunset of the season, the wind blows constantly, and any precipitation is probably in the form of ice crystals or 'diamond dust'.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoFrom the National Weather Service, as of July 6, 2014, for Amundsen Scott South Pole Station, here is the data:
- Wind, from the NNE (030 degrees) at 14 MPH (12 KT)
- Visibility, 1 mile(s)
- Sky conditions, mostly cloudy
- Weather, Ice crystals and Mist
- Temperature, -79 F (-62 C)
- Windchill, -119 F (-84 C)
- Pressure (altimeter), 28.04 in. Hg (949 hPa)
You can find data for other locations if you want.
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∙ 9y agoNo. It snows very little there: there is not enough moisture to form snow.
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∙ 9y agoYou can review the Weather Forecast for the stations listed below:
http://www.wunderground.com/weather-forecast/Antarctica.html
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What is a positive thing about Antarctica and why?
Antarctica is very, very cold. Because it has a lot of snow
What percent of snow is in the Antarctic?
All of the snow in Antarctica -- is snow in Antarctica.
Does Antarctica have a lot of snow?
No. Antactica recieves very little snow as there is very little moisture there to produce it. However, what little snow does fall there does not melt.
What are the different types of snow in antarctica?
The frozen water in Antarctica is ice, not snow.
Why is snow pink in antarctica?
The pink you see in Antarctica is a refraction of the available light. There is no natural 'pink snow' in Antarctica.
Does it snow a lot in antarctica compared to other countries?
The high interior of Antarctica receives only 50 mm (2 inches) per year, but the whole continent averages 166 mm (6.5 inches) per year. Nowhere in Antarctica does it get 7 metres (20 feet) of snow.
Where do snow petrels live in antarctica?
Snow petrels are distributed in the southern region of Antarctica.
Does it snow in antarctca?
No, but it does in Antarctica.
What is cool in Antarctica?
the snow
Do snow lions live in Antarctica?
No. It's too cold and there is no food chain on the continent.
Only little snow falls in Antarctica true or false?
Very little snow falls in Antarctica. It is known as a dry region and very windy.So it is true that only little snow falls in Antarctica
What percent of Antarctica is covered with snow?
97% of Antarctica is covered by ice!!!
