Snow & Snow Ratios

A collection of vocabulary flashcards related to the lecture on snow and snow ratios, covering concepts such as Doppler radar, snow to liquid ratio, and weather forecasting processes.

Snow to Liquid Ratio (SLR)

The ratio of the depth of snow to the equivalent depth of liquid water contained in that snow.

Doppler Radar

A type of radar used to determine the velocity of precipitation and monitor weather conditions.

Melting

The process of changing from a solid to a liquid, typically due to heat.

Sublimation

The process of a solid changing directly to a gas without passing through the liquid phase.

Condensation

The process of vapor changing into liquid, often forming clouds or fog.

Freeze

The process of changing from a liquid to a solid as temperature drops.

Water Content of Snow

The amount of liquid water contained in a given depth of snow, often estimated as a ratio (e.g., 10:1 or 12:1).

National Weather Service (NWS)

A division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that provides weather forecasts and warnings.

Forecasting Snowfall

The prediction of snow accumulation based on meteorological data.

Heat Energy

Energy possessed by a body as a result of the motion of its molecules, usually experienced as warmth.

Cone of Silence

An area directly above the radar where precipitation may be undetected due to the angle of the radar beams.