2007-02-14 00:13:23 · 7 answers · asked by mini me 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
No, it doesn't "wash away" the snow, it melts the snow
How: Because the snow is frozen -- at 32 degrees (F), but the rain is in liquid form, meaning it is above 32 degrees. The warmer substance (the rain) will melt the cooler substance (the snow).
2007-02-14 00:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by pinduck85 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how cold it is when it rains. If it's freezing or below..the rain may just act like a shield over the snow and turn to ice. If it's warmer..the rain can wash snow away or at least melt it down a bit.
2007-02-14 08:21:37 · answer #2 · answered by Dorth 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it does because rain has a higher temerature than snow and thus the snow melts. Also if it's raining it means that the general temperature is rising and that contributes to the snow melting.
2007-02-14 08:22:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either that or the rain causes the snow to melt.
2007-02-14 08:20:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends. If it shows over a foot, rain doesnt really make a difference. The only thing it does is make the snow harder to drive in when it freezes and to shovel.
2007-02-14 11:16:48 · answer #5 · answered by Justin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it turns it into slush....it melts a little bit because the rain is warmer than the snow....but seeing that it is so cold outside it turns into slush.....kinda like when you look at a frozen coke or something.....just with water!
2007-02-14 08:28:37 · answer #6 · answered by pinkpup101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it melts the snow into water, which drains away.
2007-02-14 08:30:33 · answer #7 · answered by CLICKHEREx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋