Why does it stop snowing in antarctica?

Answer 1

Technically yes, on the peninsula jutting out of the continent rain is relatively common, happening on a yearly basis. However, anywhere more than several miles inland nearly never sees rain, and the actual magnetic south pole has never seen rain.

Answer 2

Yes. The interior of Antarctica is considered the world's driest desert because the extreme cold freezes water vapour out of the air. Annual snowfall on the polar plateau is equivalent to less than 5 cm of rain.

Answer 3

Snowfall in Antarctica stops primarily due to the extremely low temperatures, which reduce the amount of moisture in the air available for snow formation. Additionally, Antarctica experiences a polar desert climate with very little precipitation overall.

Answer 4

Rain may occur during the summer months on the Peninsula. Rain is rare, because it's so cold.

Answer 5

Snow does not fall if the temperature is so low (below freezing) that there is a cloudless (rain free) sky over Antarctica.