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Why Is Some Snow Wet And Heavy And Some Dry And Fluffy?

January 5, 2026Updated: January 5, 2026, 5:55 pm ESTPublished: January 5, 2026, 5:55 pm EST

Snow ratios are an important factor when forecasting accumulations for winter storms. Will you get the wet heavy snow that is hard to shovel and takes down trees or will you get dry, fluffy snow that skiers love? Here is the breakdown.

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