The lack of "stickiness" in dry snow causes it to only build up on the ground, rather than on trees or power lines. Fallen dry snow is also much less densely packed than wet snow, making it easier ...

While there is snow hovering on the ground, soil temperatures are still hovering around freezing at a depth of both 2 inches and 4 inches. This is likely keeping water from soaking completely into ...

If measuring from the ground, find an area with short ... Avoid sheltered areas (sides of buildings & under trees).— Be careful of large drifts.— If snow has been blown or formed into drifts ...

"We have reports of traces of snow on the ground at the Asheville Airport ... At this speed, winds can blow down trees and power lines. The NWS expects widespread power outages across WNC.