Look, Up in the Sky!
The weather here in Middle Tennessee has been a bit unusual lately, to say the least. The appearance of this kind of snowfall in our predominantly green winters is quite a novelty. We hope you are able to enjoy the snow while it lasts. To help your enjoyment of our winter snow anomaly last a bit longer, check out this list of 7 fun facts about snow. And remember to give us a call at Mike Ragan Roofing if you have any issues.
7 Fun Facts About Snow
1) What Color is Snow Really?
- Not white! Snowflakes are actually clear and colorless. Their crystalline makeup causes them to reflect visible light. A small amount of light is absorbed by flakes of snow. Those light wavelengths combined equally emit a “color” that appears white to the eye.
2) World’s Largest Snowflake
- The record for the world’s largest snowflake dates back to 1887. A snowflake measuring 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick was reported to be found at Fort Keogh, Montana. Hard to imagine, isn’t it?!
3) No Two Alike?
- We’ve all heard the popularly cited factoid that no two snowflakes are alike, right? Well, in the year 1988, a Wisconsin storm produced at least two that were identical, well documented by a scientific researcher.
4) Most Snow Ever… In A Day
- The US record for the most snow received over a period of 24 hours dates back to 1921, when Silver Lake, Colorado received 76 inches of snow. Georgetown Colorado holds the record for the #2 spot at 63 inches in one day back in December 4, 1913.
4) Most Snow Ever… Over A Season
- The record for the most snow measured and reported over the course of a winter season belongs to the Mt. Baker ski area in Washington State. In the 1998/1999 winter season, total snowfall received met 1,140 inches of snow.
6) Heavy
- A snowflake looks quite beautiful and innocent. But consider this: each tiny flake is a droplet of frozen ice, with as many as 5,500,000 falling per minute. It’s not hard to imagine how that much fallen ice could quickly become rather weighty.
7) How Much Does Snow Weigh?
- Snow is measured by the cubic foot. It’s weight ranges greatly depending upon the quality of snow, from light and fluffy to highly dense and compacted. Fluffy snow is typically about 7 pounds a cubic foot, while drifted, compacted snow tends to be closer to about 20 pounds per cubic feet. In other words, snow can add a pretty weighty burden relatively quickly!
Get Professional Help
Remember, only trained, professional roof technicians should remove snow, ice, or perform any other winter roof maintenance or repairs in order to avoid damaging your roof’s more vulnerable surface. When you need a professional Nashville commercial or residential roofer, contact Mike Ragan Roofing & Sheet Metal. We’ve got the experience and know-how to get the job done. Remember, at Mike Ragan Roofing, estimates are always free, and financing is available. For all of your Greater Nashville roofing and gutter needs, call Mike Ragan and crew at (615) 274-9445.
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