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What is the name for thunder that happens during a snowfall?
thundersnow! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thundersnow
Do cumulonimbus clouds form in the winter?
Rarely,but yes (#thundersnow)
What if lighting and thunder were caused in a snow storm what do you call that?
If lightning and thunder were to occur during a snowstorm, it would be called "thundersnow." Thundersnow happens when the atmosphere is unstable enough to produce lightning and thunder, similar to a typical thunderstorm but with snow falling instead of rain. Thundersnow is rare but can occur during intense winter weather conditions.
Why is a thundersnow so rare?
Thundersnow is rare because it requires the right atmospheric conditions where very cold air is in place near the ground with warmer air above it. This combination is not common, as typical thunderstorms form in warmer conditions. Thundersnow is often associated with intense snowfall and can occur in regions with strong winter storms.
Can it snow and make thunder at the same time?
Yes, it is possible for thunder and lightning to occur during a snowstorm. This phenomenon is known as thundersnow and happens when a thunderstorm forms in wintry conditions, with snow falling instead of rain. Thundersnow is relatively rare but can produce heavy snowfall and strong winds.
Is there thunder in snow storms?
Yes, it is possible to have thunder during snowstorms. This phenomenon is known as thundersnow, which occurs when a snowstorm has strong upward motion of air like a thunderstorm, resulting in lightning and thunder. Thundersnow is relatively rare but can happen during intense winter weather events.
Can snow thunder toutch the ground?
If you're asking if lightning can reach the ground, even that which occurs during heavy "thundersnow", the answer is yes - it is lightning just like any other.
What is the most Thundersnow prone city in the U.S?
As for an actually city - probably Buffalo NY, maybe Syracuse as well. Areas where lake effect snow occurs are most prone to thundersnow because the instability that is generated by this process is consistently greater than others, such as Nor'Easters. Buffalo doesn't necessarily get lots of snow all the time, but when it does set up the snow can be very heavy due to the long fetch of Lake Erie. Still, it doesn't happen very often.
Can there be thunder and lightning during a snowstorm?
Yes. It generally only occurs in the strongest snowstorms and is a little more common in lake effect snow. It can only occur when there is large amounts of instability generating intense convection in the atmosphere. Heavy lake effect snow bands are known for thunder and lightning because lake effects snow owes its existence to the intense instability generated by air-water differences.
What does it mean when there's thunder and lightning while it's snowing?
It just means there is some very intense convection (rising air) occurring. This can happen in some of the stronger mid-latitude cyclones when there are incredible amounts of energy and dynamics in the atmosphere, but it can also occur in intense lake effect snow bands, which are a different animal. This type of snow is driven by instability generated by the difference in the lake and air temperature, and it can persist for a while and drop a whole lot of snow quickly.
Can there be lightning and thunder in a snow storm?
Yes, lightning can occur in severe snowstorms and especially intense lake effect snow bands. Thunderstorms form from intense convection, which can be generated in the strongest of snow storms. Snowfall that accompanies these storms is some of the most intense on earth.
Who coined the term thunder snow?
The term "thundersnow" is believed to have been coined by meteorologist Dr. John A. McHugh in the early 1980s. It describes a rare weather phenomenon where snow falls while thunder and lightning occur simultaneously. This combination creates a unique and dramatic weather event, typically associated with intense winter storms.
