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This is due too electromagnetic wave mainly UV waves from the sun hit the top layer of the snow which causes the molecules too move rapidly causing a energy transformation to thermal energy.
even on a cloudy day UV rays still can penetrate the atmosphere.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt melts sometimes from the sun when the sun is out on a cold day the heat will just melt everything away, but on a cold day when the sun isn't out the snow doesn't really melt mostly after a snow storm or after snow has fallen the sun will come out and all the snow will melt but not on a day when the sun is not out the snow will stay the same it might even snow some more.
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∙ 13y agoSnow can sublimate, usually due to wind and dryer air, at any temperature. However, more likely the sun's radiation melted the snow - this can occur at temperatures well below freezing.
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∙ 12y agoBecause the ground will have retained heat from the sun, and also, heat gets trapped between the ground and clouds even though we can't feel it.
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Why there is a snow?
Snow is caused by freezing temperatures.
Why does snow sparkle only in freezing temperatures?
Because The Snow is freezing up and because the snow is getting ice on it.
How fast will ice melt in 50 degrees outside?
It'll melt pretty fast but if it is getting below freezing overnight the melted snow will just freeze.
How can you know when the snow is going to melt?
You can look up an extended forecast for your area. The projected temperatures can give you an idea of when the snow will melt.
Will snow melt over night without rain?
As long as it's below freezing, it will not melt at night. It may compact if it's a fresh and dry snowfall, but the amount of water in the snowpack will remain the same.
Why is snow in shade softer than snow in sun?
Snow in the shade potentially hasn't melted or metamorphized yet, if temperatures are below freezing. In the sun, the additional heat from radiation will be enough to melt the snow on the surface, which then refreezes because the temperature is below freezing.
Why in snowy places salt is used to melt ice on the roads?
Salt lowers the melting point of ice. This causes the ice to melt at temperatures below freezing (zero degrees Celsius, or 32 degrees Fahrenheit). This allows traffic to flow more safely at temperatures below freezing.
Can there still be snow after the temperatures reached mid 80s?
When it is 80 degrees outside there will be no snow. In order for it to snow and stay around is for temperatures to be below freezing.
What tempateure does it snow?
The temperature in the clouds must be below freezing. If it is below freezing (32 Fahrenheit, 0 Celsius) all the way to the ground, snow will fall. If not, it will melt and reach the ground as rain, freezing rain, or sleet, depending on if it has time to refreeze. Snow can even fall if the temperature at the surface is a little above freezing if it doesn't have time to melt as it falls.
Why there is a snow?
Snow is caused by freezing temperatures.
Which type of precipataion will you expect when snow completely melts in a layer of warm air but temperatures are below freezing near the groung?
freezing rain
Can you keep snow in a refergator?
Yes, you can keep snow in a refrigerator. However, it will eventually melt as the temperature inside the refrigerator is not low enough to keep it frozen indefinitely.
Why does snow sparkle only in freezing temperatures?
Because The Snow is freezing up and because the snow is getting ice on it.
How fast will ice melt in 50 degrees outside?
It'll melt pretty fast but if it is getting below freezing overnight the melted snow will just freeze.
What causes snow to melt on grass even if temperate is below freezing?
The ground stores energy from solar radiation, and can have a "memory" of more than a week. If the ground is above freezing, it will be difficult for snow to accumulate.
Temperature below freezing means snow?
Snow does occur when temperature is below freezing because snow is just frozen rain . Lets say it rains , and the temperature is below freezing , that rain would become snow . So temperature below freezing means having snow is true .
How does snow stormes form?
Combine snow with freezing temperatures with wind, and you get a blizzard.
