Tom Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Is there a mathmatical equation or some other scientific way to determine how fast snow melts????? We have snowfall ratios to determine how much will fall I was wondering if there was something equal to determine the melting rate.... If all things being equal ie...Temp, dewpoint, sun angle, surface etc.... Will a "wet" snow melt at a different rate than a "dry powdery" snow???? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 depends on density of the snowpack as well, but a snow depth of 8 inches of thick, wet snow, will take longer to melt than 8 inches of dry, fluffy snow, which will also compact over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analog96 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Is there a mathmatical equation or some other scientific way to determine how fast snow melts????? We have snowfall ratios to determine how much will fall I was wondering if there was something equal to determine the melting rate.... If all things being equal ie...Temp, dewpoint, sun angle, surface etc.... Will a "wet" snow melt at a different rate than a "dry powdery" snow???? Thanks Snow will melt based on water content. Wetter snow will take longer to melt. The best thing to keep snowcover is to have a layer of ice on the top, which could be achieved by sleet/freezing rain, or by melting/refreezing, which is why old snow melts slower than new snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman56 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 The snow in my yard melts the slowest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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