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Information from the National Weather Service Norther Indiana:
How to measure snowfall
Accurate and timely snowfall measurements are extremely important to the NWS, public works departments, media outlets, and other scientists!
- Find a nice, level place to measure snow and where drifting or melting has not occurred (like a snowboard).
- Slide ruler or yardstick into snow until it reaches the ground/board surface.
- Read value on ruler to the nearest tenth of an inch (like 3.4 inches). If possible, measure in several different locations and take the average.
- If using snowboard, sweep it clean. Now you are ready for the next measurement.
Other tips:
Avoid measuring next to buildings. Measure at eye level. For mroe information and training videos on how to measure snow, please visit https://www.cocorahs.org/.
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