Snow Rollers

Who knew that a combination of snow and wind could create "snow rollers"? Not me. NOAA explains that snow rollers are "extremely rare because of the unique combination of snow, wind, temperature and moisture needed to create them. They form with light but sticky snow and strong (but not too strong) winds."
(Thanks to Prof. Music)

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Posted By: Alex - Sat Apr 18, 2009
Category: Nature | Natural Wonders | Weather

Comments

It's sagebrush for winter! How neat. 😊

Posted by Nethie on 04/18/09 at 12:53 PM

Hah, looks like that scene in Willow just got some credibility

Posted by Venus in Baton Rouge on 04/18/09 at 06:43 PM

Are you implying this is an April Fool's Joke, RH? 🐛

Posted by Nethie on 04/18/09 at 08:25 PM

Snow. That's just how it rolls, dawg!

Posted by DownCrisis on 04/19/09 at 12:48 PM

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