characteristics/definition
why is snow white?
What is sunlight glistening on the snow and most rays being reflected into space
Where do winter storms mainly occur?
North America and Canada
The cause of seasons
What is earth's tilt
what are rain drops that hit the ground before freezing?
What are ice pellets or sleet
What are winter storms caused by?
What is a strong temperature difference?
degree of earth's tilt on it's axis
What is 23.5 degree angle
What is a blizzard and what wind speed is required to be a blizzard?
A blizzard is a severe snowstorm, over 35 mph
When strong temperature differences are concentrated in a small area, they create a ________
What is a front?
the part of the US that rarely experiences snow
What is the west coast?
When rain drops fall into the the lower layer of below-freezing air, they become __________, but not frozen
What is supercooled?
What guides the storm?
What is the jet stream?
The reflection of the sun's rays on the snow
what is the albedo of snow