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No, it does not have to be freezing for it to snow. Snow can form when the air temperature is above freezing, as long as the higher atmosphere is cold enough for the snowflakes to remain frozen until they reach the ground.

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Is snow rain that is falling in freezing conditions?

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What kind of precipitation would occur if the temperature was above freezing?

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Does it have to be below freezing for snow to fall?

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