Otherwise, snow typically melts seasonally, causing runoff into streams and rivers and recharging groundwater. Major snow-prone areas include the polar regions, the northernmost half of the …

Oct 29, 2025 · Snow, the solid form of water that crystallizes in the atmosphere and, falling to the Earth, covers, permanently or temporarily, about 23 percent of the Earth’s surface.

Nov 6, 2025 · Discover surprising facts behind winter's fascinating phenomenon, including how some cities you'd never expect have seen snow and why snow can sometimes appear blue or …

3 days ago · Heavy snow wallops North as Southerners shiver in record cold. Multiple states are under winter weather advisories and could see inches of snow. Florida and other parts of the …

3 days ago · The first snow of the season struck the Midwest this weekend, and more snow is on the way for the North in the next few days while freeze warnings hit the South.

3 days ago · Large stretches of the U.S. await one of the season’s first blasts of wintry weather as temperatures dropped in the Northern Plains and snowstorms developed across the Great Lakes.

Feb 10, 2025 · Snow is more than a winter spectacle; it’s a fascinating natural phenomenon with important roles in the environment. This article breaks down how snow forms, its types, and …

AccuWeather’s Winter Center provides both national and local 24-hour snowfall forecast maps, as well as the National Weather Service Snow Depth map.

What is snow? Snow is precipitation that forms when water vapor freezes. It is not frozen rain, but a crystallization of ice that typically forms in clouds.

1 day ago · Note: these data are unofficial and provisional. Zip codes (where available) of observations will be included in text files after October 7, 2008.