any such happenings
2007-02-18 10:11:57 · 6 answers · asked by don_vvvvito 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Excellent question. Yes it is definitely possible, but at the same time not very likely. Thunderstorms are frequently associated with snow storms, so that is not the problem. The problem is one of generating the necessary vorticity (circulation) due to wind shear through the lower atmosphere which generally form under conditions that do not favor snow. For this to happen we would need warmer and unstable air flowing from the south into the snow-thunderstorm region with drier and much colder air flowing from the west aloft. Together we find these conditions generate the vorticity which can then be drawn up into the thunderstom and voila we generate circulation throughout the storm and ultimately a tornado vortex will form. I'm sure it has happended. It's just an unusual set of circumstances that are required as I have attempted to outline here in a very simplified manner.
2007-02-18 10:57:08 · answer #1 · answered by 1ofSelby's 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not possible
it is possible for non tornadic circulations to form
i have never heard of a tornado occuring durning a snow storm, and i highly doubt ever will
Thuderstorms in snow like the other guy said do occur but are nowhere near the intensity of even the weakest supercell
2007-02-18 11:42:57 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tornado come from when warm air face cool air. During a snowstorm you will not have this situation.
2007-02-18 18:32:18 · answer #3 · answered by moralesw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of snow falling a day or so after a tornado came through...
2007-02-18 12:23:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anything can happen.
2007-02-18 13:13:38 · answer #5 · answered by ClimateRox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya you call it blowing snow lol
2007-02-18 10:29:10 · answer #6 · answered by chatman6969692003 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋