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It would take a very long time (a few weeks, in this part of February) to melt what I assume is about a foot of snow, unless the temperature goes above freezing or it rains.

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What causes snow to melt in spring?

Snow melts in spring due to warmer temperatures and increased sunlight. The heat from the sun warms the snow, causing it to melt into water. This process is also influenced by factors like air temperature and humidity.


What effect would the Sun's radiation have on a snow-covered driveway?

The Sun's radiation would cause the snow on the driveway to melt. The sunlight warms the snow, causing it to melt and turn into water. Over time, this will lead to the snow on the driveway disappearing.


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.


In the evening snow falls on a cement sidewalk and on a black top playground. which surface will melt the snow faster and why?

The blacktop playground will melt the snow faster than the cement sidewalk. This is because blacktop, or asphalt, absorbs more heat from the sun due to its darker color, which increases its surface temperature. As a result, the heat from the blacktop helps to melt the snow more quickly compared to the lighter-colored cement sidewalk, which reflects more sunlight and retains less heat.


Can snow be evaporated as snow?

Yes, when snow evaporates it is called sublimation. Sublimation can occur on days with lots of sun and low humidity. The snow, does NOT melt. The snow evaporates.

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Why can snow on roofs melt easily?

Beacause it is the place that is most exposed to the sun :-)


What causes snow to melt in spring?

Snow melts in spring due to warmer temperatures and increased sunlight. The heat from the sun warms the snow, causing it to melt into water. This process is also influenced by factors like air temperature and humidity.


How do you reflect the sun's rays to melt snow in your driveway?

There are a few ways that you can effect the sun's rays to melt snow in your driveway. One is to line the driveway with metal.


Why does snow melt when the sun is there?

Because the heat from the sun melts the snow that needs cold like a freezer


What effect would the Sun's radiation have on a snow-covered driveway?

The Sun's radiation would cause the snow on the driveway to melt. The sunlight warms the snow, causing it to melt and turn into water. Over time, this will lead to the snow on the driveway disappearing.


Can snow melt at 30 degrees F?

Yes, snow can melt at 30 degrees Fahrenheit if there is sufficient sunlight or warmth to raise the temperature above freezing. Snow can melt when the ambient temperature is at or slightly above freezing as long as the snow is exposed to heat sources like the sun.


Why does the sun melt the snow?

Technically, the sun. Light is just a result of rays cast from the electromagnetic spectrum of hydrogen. The sun, does not give off light. Rather, it gives off heat. Heat from the sun causes ice to melt.


Which type of energy causes snow to melt?

The primary source of energy that causes snow to melt is heat energy from the sun. The sun's rays heat the snow, causing the ice crystals to break down and turn into liquid water. This process is known as melting.


How long does it take for salt to melt snow?

Sand is not used to melt snow, it is just used to increase friction, so the snow is not as slippery. Salt is used to melt snow, not sand. And salt works quite rapidly (but the actual speed will depend upon the ambient temperature).


Why is the sun so close to earth during winter?

because it can melt the snow out or make it sunny


What are some Anglo saxon riddles?

I appear on the ground like a blanket, and melt in the midday sun. Answer: Snow


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.