Why Do Snowfall Amounts Vary from One Place to the Next?
This image shows an isolated band of snowfall on the ground, an illustration of a snowfall gradient, or the difference in snowfall amounts between areas. (JCcapsboy11/Reddit) At a Glance Narrow bands of snow lead to different amounts, or gradients.The phenomenon can make it hard to forecast winter weather. How is it possible that you have to shovel a foot of snow from your driveway, yet your friend one town over doesn't see a single flake? The image above from Reddit...