Snow Rollers: Have You Seen Them?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the phenomenon of "snow rollers," which are snow formations created by strong winds after a snowfall. Participants share their personal experiences and observations regarding these formations, expressing curiosity about the conditions that lead to their formation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires if others have seen snow rollers, describing them as snowballs formed by wind.
  • Another participant notes that they have also never seen snow rollers, suggesting that specific environmental conditions, particularly strong winds, are necessary for their formation.
  • A third participant expresses enthusiasm about the topic, indicating they find the concept interesting.
  • A fourth participant shares their surprise at learning about snow rollers, indicating a lack of prior knowledge about them.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express a shared curiosity about snow rollers, but there is no consensus on the specific conditions required for their formation, as no one has personally witnessed them.

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Have anybody here ever seen a "snow roller"? It's basically a snowball (actually more like a doughnut or jelly roll) created by strong wind blowing across the ground after a fresh snowfall:

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http://www.newsnet5.com/weather/winter/snow-rollers-invade-northeast-ohio

I spent my first 30+ years in northeast Ohio and other snow-prone areas, but I've never seen them myself!
 
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Yea same, I only just read about them on BBCNews. 30 some odd winters and never seen one either. Must require some unique set of variables, like you say, it must be some really strong wind!
 
Those are cool.
 
That's pretty neat !
never seen or heard of before
learn something new every day ! :smile:

cheers
Dave
 

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