Why does it always get warmer when it starts snowing?

Answer 1

It may seem like that. Weather systems that pack the most snow seem to be warmer, since warmer air can carry with it more moisture.

Answer 2

It doesn't ALWAYS get warmer... But it DOES tend to- because warmer air holds more moisture, thus it becomes more likely that some kind of precipitation is going to fall (by the way, some of the BIGGEST snowflakes you'll EVER see- will fall JUST BEFORE snow turns to rain, or vice versa.). The colder the air, the smaller the snowflakes...

Answer 3

Only one of two answers shown here. Yes, you don;t get precipitation in clear frosty weather, when temperatures can really plummet.

But also, in countries like UK where winter temps hover above and below freezing, very wet weather at 3C feels a lot colder than -1C and snow, because when it snows, the air is drier. The chill factor is determined by humidity as well as wind strength.

That is why, even though UK doesn't get drastically cold winters, the winter climate is a lot more miserable than many places that consistently get snow.

Answer 4

because the energy need to make snow is exothermic and it heats the earth or something like that j/k iono good question!!

Answer 5

heat rises, and the clouds and snow keep the heat down

Answer 6

dreamer 12 is exactly right. Freezing water droplets release energy into the atmosphere