Topic
Snow
3 questions tagged Snow — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
why
Why do some winters bring lake-effect snow near large lakes?
Cold air moving over relatively warmer lake water picks up moisture and heat, then dumps snow downwind when it reaches colder land. This can create narrow, intense snow bands.
WeatherSnow
why
Why do some places get more snowfall than others at the same altitude?
Snowfall depends on moisture, temperature, wind patterns, and local geography, not altitude alone. Mountains that intercept moist air often get far more snow than drier areas at similar heights.
WeatherSnow
which
Which place has the deepest known snowfall in a single location?
The deepest verified snowpack record is often associated with Mount Baker, Washington, where winter snow depth can become extraordinarily large in mountain storms.
WeatherSnow