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Old 01-25-2013, 09:57 AM
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I've seen snow survive rainstorms many times. Worst case is if it rains on snow and then freezes afterwards leaving everything very icy.

 
Old 01-25-2013, 10:02 AM
 
Location: North West Northern Ireland.
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Yes but it isnt freezing rain its 6c
 
Old 01-25-2013, 10:11 AM
 
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7 F. in Central NY, but compared to yesterday, it's not as cold--actually feels warmer without wind today. Supposed to be 45 F. for Tuesday & Wednesday. Strangest weather I've ever seen.
 
Old 01-25-2013, 10:16 AM
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Yes but it isnt freezing rain its 6c
I meant afterwards.

The situation I described is lots of snow on the ground, goes above freezing rain falls on snow (maybe even a lot), snow survives but is slushier with pools of water on top. Then afterwards goes back to below freezing, all the liquid water freezes.

Another time there was too much snow for it melt fast enough during a heavy rain storm. Water pooled and couldn't drain -> localized flooding.
 
Old 01-25-2013, 10:48 AM
 
Location: North West Northern Ireland.
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Yes but that is only temporary it has been above freezing and raining heavy for at least 12 hours now.

We get those situations that you are describing which only last a couple of hours at most.
 
Old 01-25-2013, 10:51 AM
 
Location: Portsmouth, UK
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Cloudy with heavy rain due this evening...

Last Nights Low: 2.4C
Currently: 4.6C
 
Old 01-25-2013, 11:14 AM
 
Location: New Jersey
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18 F/-8 C and overcast, but with some hazy sun at 12:15PM.
 
Old 01-25-2013, 12:38 PM
 
Location: Top of the South, NZ
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7.24 am

9C/48F, Forecast high of 23C/74F

97% RH

Mostly clear and calm.


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Rain has stopped and the mountain is still pretty white. I always find it fascinating how the snow stays for quite a long time after a long period of subzero temperatures compared with an hour of snow which would melt straight away in rain.
It sounds as though you're talking about a proper snowpack rather than just a few centimetres of new fluff. Once snow has compacted down, it can handle the rain quite well. Winter on the nearby mountains here can see huge rainfall totals from warm fronts. A snowbase that has seen rain and freeze/thaw is more durable in rain and provides a better base, than just straight powder.
 
Old 01-25-2013, 01:45 PM
 
Location: Buxton, England
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-1.3°C / 30°F at 19:46.
Snow
 
Old 01-25-2013, 01:49 PM
 
Location: Zagreb, Croatia
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-5c after a day with brilliant sunshine which never got above freezing.
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