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Old November 25th 10, 07:51 PM posted to uk.sci.weather
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Default The effect of Dewpoint temp on the probability of snow?

Hello All,

I am a weather novice, there's no doubt of that having read some of
the posts on this group. I have a question regarding Dewpoint
temperature.

What is the effect of the dewpoint temperature on the likelyhood of
any precipitation falling as snow? i.e. my weather station is
currently reporting an external temp of +1.2 deg C but with a dewpoint
of -1.1 deg C, if there was precipitation right now would it fall as
rain or snow based on the figures ? I understand there are other
factors involved too, but I thought I'd ask as I've often wondered.

Thanks in advance,

Regards,
Matt

P.S. Is Eskimo Will snowed in yet? lol