2006-12-21 09:15:04 · 4 answers · asked by G S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
The weight of snow varies greatly. Light fluffy snow may only weigh about seven pounds per cubic foot. More average snow may weigh 15 pounds per cubic foot and drifted compacted snow may weigh 20 pounds or more," he notes. Ice buildup adds weight rapidly
snow can either by dry and relatively light in weight (about 30 pounds per cubic foot) or it can be very wet and heavy (about 50 pounds per cubic foot). With water wet and heavy (about 50 pounds per cubic foot). With water having a density of 62.5 pounds per cubic foot, it is easy to see the amount of weight actually being considered.
2006-12-21 09:21:51 · answer #1 · answered by rob u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Round off apx 10 lb for each cubic feet would be 14000 lbs. For freshly failin snow. And 30/cf for compacted =42000.
2006-12-21 17:19:33 · answer #2 · answered by south of france 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would depend on what type of snow (how thickly packed it is).
According to a website I found:
Snow, freshly fallen10 lbs (per cf) - so 14,000 lbs
Snow, compacted 30 lbs (per cf) - so 42,000 lbs
The site is listed in the sources below.
2006-12-21 17:20:36 · answer #3 · answered by waefijfaewfew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snow varies widely in density.
2006-12-21 17:18:28 · answer #4 · answered by Ha! Invisible! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋