How Can Moisture Be Introduced into the Air?

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The discussion focuses on methods to introduce moisture into the air, particularly in cold environments. Participants highlight the role of humidifiers in increasing atmospheric humidity and reference the phenomenon of lake-effect snow in the Great Lakes region as an example of moisture's impact on weather. Additionally, resources such as a technical explanation of atmospheric humidity and a self-learning tutorial on moisture are provided for further understanding.

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Can anyone tell me know to introduce moisture in air?

Also, how to introduce moisture (or snow?) in air when the temperature is far below zero?
 
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winnie t,

Here is a result of increasing the moisture in the air that is happening right now in the Great Lakes region:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake-effect_snow

Here is a good technical explanation of atmospheric humidity:
http://www.rcn27.dial.pipex.com/cloudsrus/moisture.html

Here is a self-learning mini tutorial of excellent quality: http://achieve.weatherbug.com/Lessons/LessonWrapper.aspx?dir=IMS&less=IMS011&lessname=Moisture%20in%20the%20Air&lang=English&schname=AWS+Headquarter&schcity=Germantown&schstate=MD&maxPages=0&Units=English&stnid=AWSHQ&camid=AWSHQ&usertype=s&isSample=1&

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Bobbywhy
 
This is the function of a humidifier...though I'm not sure what it has to do with snow. Perhaps if you elaborate on the question...
 
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