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Record 1 2022-05-26

English

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

If you're in the mood to build snowmen, snow forts, igloos or other icy architecture, then you need a good packing snow. ... [The] best chance for packing snow is when temperatures are near the melting point so that the falling snowflakes are heavy and wet.

French

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

Neige tombant à une température autour de 0 °C, tenant à la surface des objets[.]

Spanish

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