“It’s all in what the temperature is at when snow starts falling — that’s what determines how much accumulation we’ll see,” forecasters say as colder air moves into Arkansas.
Meteorologists explain that the colder the temperature, the lighter and fluffier snowflakes become. When snow is fluffier, each snowflake contains less moisture but takes up more space on the ground, allowing snow totals to climb quickly even when overall moisture is limited.
Near-freezing temperatures typically produce wetter, heavier snow with lower accumulation ratios. However, when temperatures drop well below freezing, snow becomes powdery and can pile up faster, creating higher snowfall totals and more hazardous travel conditions.
Weather experts note that snow ratios can increase significantly during colder air outbreaks, meaning one inch of liquid precipitation could translate into much greater snowfall depth depending on temperature.
Drivers are encouraged to monitor weather forecasts closely, prepare for changing road conditions, and allow extra travel time during winter weather events.
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