It's snowing in Central Europe

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In summary, it's snowing in Central Europe. Roads are closed, chaos is slowly emerging, and it's still snowing.
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It's snowing in Central Europe.

When I looked outside yesterday morning I had thought associations with the federation of snowmen who held a http://www.theonion.com/content/node/44676 last month against global warming because of it's heavy toll on their well being and numbers.

This is what I saw, a disapearing swing.

http://home.wanadoo.nl/bijkerk/snowsnowsnow.jpg

That was yesterday. Right now I see this:

http://home.wanadoo.nl/bijkerk/moresnow2.JPG

Roads are closed. Chaos is slowly emerging. I have no idea where to pile more snow to get the car out.

And it's still snowing.
 
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hmm where are you? I know Romania (transalvania) had heavy snow, has it spread?

Here in belgium we had bit of snow, but it melts away quick :)
 
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I'm here:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/de/thumb/d/d1/Karte_messstetten_in_Deutschland.png/140px-Karte_messstetten_in_Deutschland.png

but on an elevation of 950 meters.
 
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Crazy, my friend from Germany was telling me about it a few minutes ago... O.O

A lot of snow O__O
 
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Its beautiful! Hope you went out and played it in a bit.
 
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Ugh, those pictures remind me of my four years in Michigan. Too much snow!
 
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I wish it would snow here sometimes. All it's done is rain like a bastard for two and a half months. At least snow isn't wet, and I'm not driving anywhere besides.
 
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Its beautiful! Hope you went out and played it in a bit.
That strikes me as being difficult!
 
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As long as you have enough food stocked up, I prefer when the snow comes in a big blizzard like that...nobody expects you to dig out too quickly, so you can just sit inside watching it and enjoying the view with some hot cocoa, and know you can take at least 3 days off work until the roads begin to be cleared enough to go anywhere. When I lived in MI, the part of the state I lived in got snow nearly daily, but only a little bit at a time, so it just meant having to drive super-slow and having to get up an extra half hour earlier every morning to have time to scrape the ice and snow off the car, but was never enough to give you an excuse to stay home or even sleep in an extra hour. Once we had a bigger storm, and then it was nice to just curl up inside and enjoy looking out the window at everything just glistening.
 
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Well, this is how it looks today.

http://home.wanadoo.nl/bijkerk/evenmoresnow.JPG

Antother two feet or so and trying to dig out again. I guess that's a form of playing. As roads are already clear (they are used to it here on the mountain), there is no excuse to stay home tomorrow.
 
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How beautiful!
I wish I was there! :cool:
 
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Yes It's a bit of winter wonderland isn't it.

Okay, one more, view in the other direction from the second floor one hour ago:

http://home.wanadoo.nl/bijkerk/messt1.JPG
 
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Thanks for photos Andre, its made your town look like a wedding cake! Snows expected here today too, but not of that magnitude.
And no Hurkyl, its not hard to play in the snow, one just needs to be willing to play in it.
 
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Well, I was suggesting that the "going out" bit might be the tough one... with 6 feet of snow sitting in front of your door and all. :tongue:
 

1. What is causing the snow in Central Europe?

The snow in Central Europe is caused by a combination of low temperatures and precipitation in the form of snowfall. Cold air from the Arctic region moves down south and meets warm, moist air from the Atlantic, leading to snowfall in Central Europe.

2. How often does it snow in Central Europe?

The frequency of snowfall in Central Europe varies depending on the region and time of year. Generally, it is more common to see snow in the mountains and higher altitudes compared to lower elevations. In some areas, snow can occur several times a year while in others it may only happen once or twice.

3. What is the impact of snow on Central European cities?

The impact of snow on Central European cities can vary depending on the amount and duration of snowfall. In some cases, heavy snowfall can disrupt transportation and cause power outages. It can also affect daily activities and businesses. However, snow can also have positive impacts such as providing a natural water source for agriculture and winter tourism activities.

4. How does snow in Central Europe affect the environment?

Snow in Central Europe can have both positive and negative effects on the environment. On one hand, it can provide moisture for plants and animals, replenish water sources, and protect certain species during the winter. On the other hand, heavy snowfall can also cause damage to plants and trees, and changes in snow patterns can disrupt ecosystems and migration patterns of animals.

5. Is the snow in Central Europe a sign of climate change?

The occurrence of snow in Central Europe does not necessarily indicate climate change. While global warming can lead to more extreme weather events, including heavy snowfall in some areas, it is important to look at long-term trends and data to fully understand the effects of climate change on snow patterns in this region.

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