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LIGHT SNOW FALL [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
CONT

... a minor disturbance is expected to bring light snowfall overnight across the region, before clearing late Monday.

OBS

Intensity of snow is based upon visibility: (a) "light" snow is when visibility is 5/8 statute mile or more; (b) "moderate" snow is when visibility is less than 5/8 but more than 5/16 statute mile; (c) "heavy" snow is when visibility is less than 5/16 statute mile.

Key term(s)
  • light snow fall

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
CONT

Samedi : un temps moyen, avec chute de neige légère toute la journée et temps couvert.

Key term(s)
  • chute légère de neige

Spanish

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