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How to measure snow accurately

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Contrary to popular belief, measuring snow is a science. Going to the nearest pile of snow in your ...
If you are sending us snowfall reports this weekend, here are some good practices to use according to the National Weather Service to get the most accurate measurement possible.
How many inches are in a foot? Pick inches or feet to measure the length of objects. Warm up with a Mystery Math Mistake to add 2 two-digit numbers. Explore how many inches there are in a foot.
Lindsay Okarmus, who works for the Central Park Conservancy, measures snowfall in the park. She loves winter storms.
CHESTER — The final snowpack survey of the year took a bit more effort for the PG&E team at Lassen Volcanic National Park. In the dense, late April snow, PG&E hydrographers drilled through 211 inches ...
HOW MUCH SNOW DID YOU GET? The snow is coming down and we want to know how much snow you've gotten so far. Let us know in the comments.