2006-11-01 21:12:08 · 3 answers · asked by noni 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
There can be, but is certainly rare in temperate areas. This is because thunderstorms are caused by hot airmasses being thrust upwards by cooler ones. In the winter, all of the airmasses are cold, and none have enough moisture to spark thunderstorms, because cold air holds less water.
2006-11-01 21:16:24 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It probably doesn't allow massive separation of charges like you see in atmosphere because water tends to self ionize and can help to neutralize any charges(postive or negative) building up. They still don't know what exactly cause atmosphere to get charged like that.
2006-11-02 05:26:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes, there is...
Here in Ohio, anyway.
Not a common thing, but it DOES happen.
2006-11-02 05:20:07 · answer #3 · answered by zen 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋