1. Why is it colder during winter? The climate and weather is affected by the side of the earth that is facing the sun. Northern Hemisphere, winter months - late November through early March. Southern Hemisphere winter months - June, July and August. Earth is closest to the sun. Sunlight strikes in an obtuse angle. Earth’s temperature depends on angles the earth rotates on which effects the angle of the sun‘s rays. (Getting more information from other sources.)
2. What is snow? Gets too heavy in the cloud. Falls from the cloud. The top of these clouds - below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or zero degrees Celsius. Many different sizes, shapes and textures. They fall in a ball, start to melt, and then refreezes due to the cold climate. (Getting more information from other sources.)
3. What is freezing rain? Doesn’t turn into snow. It will fall as freezing rain or sleet. Considered the most deadly of winter storms. Black ice - ice on the roadways but the driver cannot see the ice because it is “black” or not visible to your eye. (Getting more information from other sources.)
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