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Joshua Flynn User ID: 1215771 United Kingdom 01/03/2011 12:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Physics. For snow to form, both the temperature in the air needs to be at least 0c, and the temperature on the ground 0c. In short, the ground is warmer than the air [which is possible via winds after a warmer front]. That is why the snow on the ground is melting, but there is snow falling. Once the ground cools, it will settle again. |
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(OP) User ID: 779066 Puerto Rico 01/03/2011 12:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | That white falling from the clear sky is snow. [link to i585.photobucket.com] Odd enough, but the snow on the trees melted within a few hrs from last nights snowfall. And it is 12 degrees,.... 14 now. Theories: Misconceptions awaiting confirmation of incorrectness. Everything is subject to continually changing variables, leaving nothing to remain as a constant.]D)one!!!! :nfrnl1111: |
wisc_natureboy
User ID: 1215701 United States 01/03/2011 12:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [nƒ³RnªL] Quoting: That white falling from the clear sky is snow. [link to i585.photobucket.com] Odd enough, but the snow on the trees melted within a few hrs from last nights snowfall. And it is 12 degrees,.... 14 now. You mean, you hope it is snow. We all breathe the same air. .-.. --- ...- . / .- .-.. .-.. |
jerm
User ID: 1213324 United States 01/03/2011 12:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Are you sure it's not just blowing off your roof? |
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(OP) User ID: 779066 Puerto Rico 01/03/2011 12:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You mean, you hope it is snow. Quoting: wisc_natureboyI'm also in Wisconsin,.... It looks and feels like snow. I damn sure not about to taste it, that's fer damn sure. Snowed last night, that snow on the ground is still there as the ground is frozen. But the snow that was on the trees a few hrs ago is now gone. I just found it wild to have some melting (not on the ground) and snow from a clear sky at the same time. Theories: Misconceptions awaiting confirmation of incorrectness. Everything is subject to continually changing variables, leaving nothing to remain as a constant.]D)one!!!! :nfrnl1111: |
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(OP) User ID: 779066 Puerto Rico 01/03/2011 12:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Are you sure it's not just blowing off your roof? Quoting: jermYea Jeremiah, I'm positive. The snow on the roof has been gone since new years eve. Metal roofs don't hold snow as long as shingles. I was also away from the house when I snapped that pic in the middle of an open area. Theories: Misconceptions awaiting confirmation of incorrectness. Everything is subject to continually changing variables, leaving nothing to remain as a constant.]D)one!!!! :nfrnl1111: |
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User ID: 1134143 United States 01/03/2011 12:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [nƒ³RnªL] Quoting: You mean, you hope it is snow. I'm also in Wisconsin,.... It looks and feels like snow. I damn sure not about to taste it, that's fer damn sure. Snowed last night, that snow on the ground is still there as the ground is frozen. But the snow that was on the trees a few hrs ago is now gone. I just found it wild to have some melting (not on the ground) and snow from a clear sky at the same time. It could be flurries blown on the wind from existing snow if it is dry enough. I am from WI too and have seen the same thing happen myself. It is very odd. Maybe Kevin can give us some insight. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mantis Queen/Grey Hybrid *resistance is futile* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ :vc sig: |
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(OP) User ID: 779066 Puerto Rico 01/03/2011 12:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | i lived in the interior of alaska for 26 years. sounds normal to me. welcome to the new sub-arctic. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1054369Maybe not new there,odd, but believable seeing as it's happening here now. All air holds moisture, but just not used to having snow melting below freezing temps and snow from a blue sky is new to me. Theories: Misconceptions awaiting confirmation of incorrectness. Everything is subject to continually changing variables, leaving nothing to remain as a constant.]D)one!!!! :nfrnl1111: |
jerm
User ID: 1213324 United States 01/03/2011 12:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Huh....Strange.... |
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(OP) User ID: 779066 Puerto Rico 01/03/2011 12:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It could be flurries blown on the wind from existing snow if it is dry enough. I am from WI too and have seen the same thing happen myself. Quoting: ~Stormy~It is very odd. Maybe Kevin can give us some insight. No wind,.... I looked around for possibilities prior to getting the phone for a pic. No doom, just odd,.... Theories: Misconceptions awaiting confirmation of incorrectness. Everything is subject to continually changing variables, leaving nothing to remain as a constant.]D)one!!!! :nfrnl1111: |
NiNzrez
User ID: 1135433 United States 01/03/2011 01:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I even had to come in and double check the net weather channels. This has happened 3 times since. Below freezing out, snow melting, sun feels hot. and.. it's nice to see that i'm not the only one who has noticed this Join Me On The GLP SOLAR WATCH Thread Thread: SOLAR WATCH * Huge X8.2 Flare Sept. 10, 2017! (Updated Daily) |
wisc_natureboy
User ID: 1215701 United States 01/03/2011 01:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The state looks to be about 90% covered with clouds, perhaps some snow is falling at a high elevation far from you and a few flakes are drifting your way? As for the snow melting, I noticed a couple of sunny, but cold (below freezing) days here where the snow 'reduced'. Kind of like maybe the Sun's rays were effecting the snow differently. And when everything is covered with snow, its not the ground melting it! We all breathe the same air. .-.. --- ...- . / .- .-.. .-.. |
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(OP) User ID: 779066 Puerto Rico 01/03/2011 01:09 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The state looks to be about 90% covered with clouds, perhaps some snow is falling at a high elevation far from you and a few flakes are drifting your way? Quoting: wisc_natureboyAs for the snow melting, I noticed a couple of sunny, but cold (below freezing) days here where the snow 'reduced'. Kind of like maybe the Sun's rays were effecting the snow differently. And when everything is covered with snow, its not the ground melting it! You touched an the area I was thinking about when I noticed the snow melting here at 12degrees. I instantly thought what about the Sun's spectrum could cause this? Odd is the best I can come up with on that. Reduced is a good term for what occurred on the ground as there is still plenty there, but not as deep, and in a semi packed state where no traffic is evident in the field. Theories: Misconceptions awaiting confirmation of incorrectness. Everything is subject to continually changing variables, leaving nothing to remain as a constant.]D)one!!!! :nfrnl1111: |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1054369 United States 01/03/2011 01:09 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [nƒ³RnªL] Quoting: i lived in the interior of alaska for 26 years. sounds normal to me. welcome to the new sub-arctic. Maybe not new there,odd, but believable seeing as it's happening here now. All air holds moisture, but just not used to having snow melting below freezing temps and snow from a blue sky is new to me. yes sir. the moisture freezes right out of the air. you should see what ice fog looks like! |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1054369 United States 01/03/2011 01:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I live in Michigan, last week it was way below the freezing point out at a clod 14F with clear skys and sunny. The sun felt very very warm and snow was melting off my roof so fast it was filling the gutters and pouring out in a slow flow. How the hell can this be when its only 14 out? Quoting: NiNzrezI even had to come in and double check the net weather channels. This has happened 3 times since. Below freezing out, snow melting, sun feels hot. and.. it's nice to see that i'm not the only one who has noticed this i have seen ice flows across a snow machine trail at 60 below with liquid water on top. H2O is a strange molecule indeed. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1054369 United States 01/03/2011 01:14 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The state looks to be about 90% covered with clouds, perhaps some snow is falling at a high elevation far from you and a few flakes are drifting your way? Quoting: wisc_natureboyAs for the snow melting, I noticed a couple of sunny, but cold (below freezing) days here where the snow 'reduced'. Kind of like maybe the Sun's rays were effecting the snow differently. And when everything is covered with snow, its not the ground melting it! above 20 below snow restructures in the sun. |
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User ID: 1191137 United States 01/03/2011 01:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [nƒ³RnªL] Quoting: That white falling from the clear sky is snow. [link to i585.photobucket.com] Odd enough, but the snow on the trees melted within a few hrs from last nights snowfall. And it is 12 degrees,.... 14 now. looks like ufos to me |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1188695 United Kingdom 01/03/2011 01:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I live in Michigan, last week it was way below the freezing point out at a clod 14F with clear skys and sunny. The sun felt very very warm and snow was melting off my roof so fast it was filling the gutters and pouring out in a slow flow. How the hell can this be when its only 14 out? Quoting: NiNzrezI even had to come in and double check the net weather channels. This has happened 3 times since. Below freezing out, snow melting, sun feels hot. and.. it's nice to see that i'm not the only one who has noticed this Official temperatures are taken in the shade |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1215311 United States 01/03/2011 01:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I live in Michigan, last week it was way below the freezing point out at a clod 14F with clear skys and sunny. The sun felt very very warm and snow was melting off my roof so fast it was filling the gutters and pouring out in a slow flow. How the hell can this be when its only 14 out? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1188695I even had to come in and double check the net weather channels. This has happened 3 times since. Below freezing out, snow melting, sun feels hot. and.. it's nice to see that i'm not the only one who has noticed this Official temperatures are taken in the shade |