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It does occur. It is not as common in snowstorms as in a rain storm, because rain is much better at generating static electricity than snow. "Not as common" is not the same as "never". During December 2008 a snow storm in Massachusetts USA produced lightning, with accompanying thunder.
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What is snow lightning?
Snow lightning is when it is snowing and there is lightning at the same time. It occurs because of the same principles of storm cloud lightning: convergence of distinct temperatures, heavy particles in clouds, and ionized air.
Does lightning occur in all thunderstorms?
Lightning is present in all thunderstorms, even if you canâ??t see it. It is a product of the thunderstorm itself, and is very dangerous.
Does lightning go from earth to clouds or from clouds to earth?
BOTH of those kinds of lightning occur.
Does lightning occur on other planets?
Yes. Lightning has been detected in the atmospheres of Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn.
Why does lightning occur only when it's raining?
Lightning comes when two weather "fronts" come together and moisture particles collide. Rain = moisture in one of those fronts, hence, lightning and rain are often together. Lightning does occur even when it is not raining. ==Answered By: whatrukidding==
Where does freezing occur?
icy,snowing and in the fridge..
Where do lightning bolts occur?
lightning bolts occur in the clouds.
What is snow lightning?
Snow lightning is when it is snowing and there is lightning at the same time. It occurs because of the same principles of storm cloud lightning: convergence of distinct temperatures, heavy particles in clouds, and ionized air.
Does lightning occur in all thunderstorms?
Lightning is present in all thunderstorms, even if you canâ??t see it. It is a product of the thunderstorm itself, and is very dangerous.
Does lightning occur on Venus?
no
Does lightning occur in the same or different place?
Lightning does occur in different places, but many more times then 2!
Why would you have to watch out if the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder seemed to occur together?
If thunder and lightning occur together close to you, you are dangerously close to a lightning bolt.
Why would you have to watch out if the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder seem occur together?
If thunder and lightning occur together close to you, you are dangerously close to a lightning bolt.
What is it called when lightning and thunder occur together?
lightning+ thunder-=light'n'thunder
Does lightning strike in a tornado?
Since tornadoes occur during thunderstorms they are usually accompanied by lightning, but it does not necessarily occur inside the tornado.
Where does lightning occur mostly?
Lightning will show up in lightning storms. Lightning storms usually occur in summer or warm places. The bolts will travel the shortest path they can so make sure you aren't near or are the tallest object around!
Where do thunder and lightning commonly occur?
Florida
