2007-03-01 11:08:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Nope, you're not crazy. I live in MN and we are getting hammered with snow today! In fact there has been some thundersnow in a few areas. typically Thundersnow drops more snow in that particular area.
"Thundersnow is a particularly rare meteorological phenomenon that includes the typical behavior of a thunderstorm, but with snow falling as the primary precipitation instead of rain. It commonly falls in regions of strong upward motion within the cold sector of extratropical cyclones between autumn and spring when surface temperatures are most likely to be near or below freezing. Variations exist, such as thundersleet, where the precipitation consists of sleet rather than snow."
2007-03-01 11:20:08 · answer #1 · answered by Belle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the air up in the atmosphere heats up rapidly, it will cause it to expand and contrast. This expanding and contrasting is what gives you the sound of thunder. Even during snow, if there is rapid heating somewhere up in the atmosphere, it is likely you will hear some thunder.
2007-03-01 13:12:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably did, and it doesn't seem too surprising if you're in MN/WI/IA this blustery, snowy week. These big snow events of late have been a lot of fun to experience!!! And then the snow plow buries the end of the driveway. :oP
2007-03-01 14:39:00 · answer #3 · answered by c_a_m_2u 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like Belle said, btw good explanation and a good reference.
I too live in Minnesota and we had that where I live with the last storm a week ago. It's rare, but it does happen.
2007-03-01 13:07:33 · answer #4 · answered by Mahihkan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes ,its possible and your not crazy. When a snowstorm is an intense one,with very heavy snow and gusty winds one will most likely see lightining and hear a few claps of thunder.Its happened before so donmt worry about it I m glad I could be of assistance. rubberstampr.
2007-03-01 11:21:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happens and with the air cold and more dense it is especially loud. The first time I heard it we lived near a military base and thought that something had blown up .
2007-03-01 11:50:16 · answer #6 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called a "snow-squall."
2007-03-01 11:16:34 · answer #7 · answered by Uther Aurelianus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your not crazy. It does happen. Not too often but does happen
2007-03-01 15:57:30 · answer #8 · answered by Justin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happens
2007-03-01 11:14:15 · answer #9 · answered by Bettee62 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, I SEEN THAT BEFORE AND WE HAD A WHITE OUT WITH SNOW ..SO YES THATS COMMON!
2007-03-01 11:15:49 · answer #10 · answered by Swm 39 4 Younger Swf Forever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋