Snow science: What is snow? - MSU Extension
With winter in full swing, there are numerous opportunities to explore science through outdoor snow experiments and observations.
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SNOW
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Science of Snow National Snow and Ice Data Center
Thousands of flights canceled due to major storm on US East Coast
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State's plants should rally from recent snow
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Fresh Snow Absorbs Sound – Truth or Fiction?
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MSU researcher leads NASA SnowEx field site
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Southern Snow Day Mississippi State University Extension Service
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Science of Snow National Snow and Ice Data Center
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