Snow day (meteorology)

Snow day (meteorology)

In meteorology, a snow day is a day on which fall of snow is observed. [American Meteorological Society Association. [http://amsglossary.allenpress.com/glossary/browse?p=55&s=S] .] A meteorological day is considered on a different basis from country to country. Most frequently, it refers to the 08.00-08.00 time span (summer time: 09.00-09.00).

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