At what temperature does snow melt on the ground?

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asked Feb 15, 2020 in Weather by bluegardenia (300 points)
At what temperature does snow melt on the ground?

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answered Feb 16, 2020 by Avarado (27,970 points)
Snow on the ground can melt when the surface temperatures reach at least 32 F or above.

Even when the outside air temperature is freezing or below freezing the snow can still melt off the ground once the temperatures get to at least 32 F on the ground.

Snow can also melt off of things such as cars, roofs etc when the temperature is 32 F as long as the sun is shining on the objects which helps to warm the snow and melt the snow.

It was only 30 F out today but we had lots of sunshine and the snow began melting off the roof of my house and garage.

Although some snow is still on the ground but tomorrow the temperature for the high is supposed to be 50 F so the snow on the ground should melt and maybe go away completely.

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