How fast do snowflakes settle? How much snow is in the air?

Subject: How fast do snowflakes settle? How much snow is in the air?

Date: Tue Nov 21 14:17:24 2000
Posted by Ted
Grade level: nonaligned School: None
City: Minneapolis State/Province: MN Country: USA
Area of science: Earth Sciences
ID: 974834244.Es

Message:


I'm looking for information on the mass of snow (water) suspended in the 
air during a "typical" snowstorm.  Knowing the settling velocity of a 
"typical" snowflake would help.  Direct information on pounds of water per 
cubic foot of air is the desired answer.

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