John,
Now that much of the midwest and upper midwest have snow cover, how does that effect, if at all, any climate changes/patterns or temps. I know that especially at night, it helps to keep temps down since the ground is covered and not able to give off any heat.
But do large regions of snow cover help to create additional snows or does it help in any way to fend off warmer air that may try to push into an area.
Just seems it's been awhile since we've seen such significant ground cover and I'm hoping there are some other future benefits as well since it is so early in the snow season.
Any thoughts? Thanks
Now that much of the midwest and upper midwest have snow cover, how does that effect, if at all, any climate changes/patterns or temps. I know that especially at night, it helps to keep temps down since the ground is covered and not able to give off any heat.
But do large regions of snow cover help to create additional snows or does it help in any way to fend off warmer air that may try to push into an area.
Just seems it's been awhile since we've seen such significant ground cover and I'm hoping there are some other future benefits as well since it is so early in the snow season.
Any thoughts? Thanks