Types of Snow

 

Types of Snow

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Conditions in the atmosphere affect how the snow crystals form as they fall. Snow can fall in two different ways, symmetrical or in large clumps of flakes. Once the snow hits the ground depending on the temperature changes, winds, or how long the snow has been on the ground determines the different qualities that the snow can gain. Types of snowfall to scientists and meteorologists are called snowpacks and snow formations.

Types of snow crystals

• Hoarfrost 
• Snowfall
• Graupel 
• Polycrystals 

Types of snowfall

• snowstorm 
• blizzard
• snow flurry 
• snow squall 
• snowburst
• Blowing snow 
• Drifting snow 

Snow cover

• New snow 
• Firn 
• Névé 
• Old snow
• Seasonal snow 
• Perennial snow 
• Powder snow

Types of snow formations

• cornice 
• crust 
• Megadunes 
• Penitents 
• Ripple marks 
• Sastrugi 
• snow barchan 
• snow bridge 
• snow roller 
• Sun cups