Why does it snow in some places which are closer to equator and not in some places which are away from equator
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It actually has to do with the dryness of the air between the storm and the area just above the ground and the difference in pressure between the storm front and the storm itself. As the super low pressures meet the moist air in the storm, they cause it to equalize rapidly, which, as we know from our nitrous oxide cans, causes the temperature to drop rapidly. This is what needs to happen to form ice crystals, not just ice. As the snow falls to the air close to the earth, it will melt back to rain or fog if the air below is too moist. The UK, like Louisiana and Florida, is known for having extreme humidity levels and low altitude. The air on the ground can be below zero, while the air below the storm (where the snow falls into first) may be wet and warm. Another thing that may affect snowfall is that the pressure close to the ground causes the snow to quickly expand and vaporize into fog and invisible humidity. This is where your altitude comes into play. Lower altitude, higher pressure. Altitude may not matter, though, if the air is dry and cold enough, just below the storm. It snows in some deserts where air is dry (which loses heat easily) and the altitude may even be sea level.
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yes  Winter in africa is a bit different then winter in the rest of the world.
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The snow line is the point above which, or poleward of which, snow and ice cover the ground throughout the year.\n\nThe interplay of altitude and latitude affect the precise placement of the snow line at a particular location. At or near the equator, it is typically situated at approximately 4,500 meters (or about 15,000 feet) above sea level. As one moves towards the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, the parameter at first increases: in the Himalayas the permanent snow line can be as high as 5,700 metres (18,700 feet). Beyond the Tropics the snow line becomes progressively lower as the latitude increases, falling all the way to sea level itself near the poles.\n\nIn addition, the relative location of a mountain to the nearest coastline can be a factor in how high the snow line would be; a peak near a coast — especially the west coast — of a continent might have a lower snow line than one of the same height and at the same latitude situated in a landmass interior, because the average summer temperature of the surrounding lowlands would be warmer in the latter spot than in the former, thus making a higher altitude necessary to keep the snow from melting in the summer.
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Sunny days are the result of high pressure systems which tend to be drier and colder in the winter. There is also no cloud cover at night to keep the reradiation in and if there is snow on the ground it is even brighter and the snow is reflecting the heat back out into space.
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When the Earth tilts on it's axis, it moves the hemispheres either towards, or away from, the sun.  This give us seasons.  The equatorial region is the middle of the planet, and is not effected (majorly) by the tilt of the earth.  That section of the earth stays pretty much the same distance from the sun.  Since that part of the earth is closest to the sun, it's hot.  Since it's not tilted away from the sun, it's hot thru-out the year.
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North of the equator this is true, south of the equator it reverses (hot in winter, cold in summer). \n\nIt is the Earths tilt combined with the distance from the sun as we orbit around it.
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It will snow when temperatures are at 32F or below and when their is sufficient moisture in the atmosphere.  It will hail at many different temperatures when the hail rises then falls, rises with air currents then falls when gravity overcomes the aircurrents.
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It's because the tops of mountains has colder temperature than the bottom, that warm air rise up from the earth's heat to the air where they condense, form into clouds around the tip of the mountain is the land which is most coldest. At that position, it is a spot where clouds can be seen most often.
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The prevailing winds and currents come more from the south in the UK, which makes it warmer than the same latitudes in North America, but they do get a good bit of snow.
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you are farther from the equator.
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No its not necessarily closer to the sun(visit usgs.org) and even if its closer, it may be closer by 0.000001%.What big difference does that make.Its the difference in air pressure that makes the peaks colder.The higher you go up in the earth's atmosphere,the pressure decreases.And even an object 90% closer to the sun may not be that hot.
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There is little precipitation at the Antarctica because of the low temperatures. Cold air does not hold as much moisture as hot air. In the winter for exsample the humidity is lower than in the summer ( humidity is scale of how much moisture is in the air). Moisture in the air rises and settles in the clouds to produce snow or rain. When the temperature stays as cold as in does in Antarctica little moisture is present to create snow or rain. The snow that is on the ground in pictures and movies that you may see has been there for sometime. There is stays so cold that when snow does fall it takes it a long time to melt. I hope this was helpful.
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Both the northern and southern hemispheres have winter and summer solstaces, except there are in reverse order: i.e. when the north is having its winter solstace, the south is having its summer solstace and vice versa.\n\nSo which one do you mean? During the north's winter solstace, it is summer in South Africa; and vice versa.\n\nBe aware though, that the earth experiences its apogee from the sun near the time of the northern hemisphere's summer solstace and its perigee near the sun during the northern hemisphere's winter solstace.\n\nThis may easily contribute to the northern hemisphere's milder winters and summers than the southern hemisphere, and explains why the Antarctic is colder than the Arctic.
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in the northern hemisphere, above the equator, during winter the tilt of the earth spreads out the suns rays over a wider area, so there is less energy per square mile than in summer, that's why it's colder in winter. \n\nIt's colder up in the mountains because the air is thinner, and can hold less energy than the thicker air at lower elevations.\n\nThe earth's distance from the sun varies a bit through the year but it's not much of a factor in the temperatures.  Latitude (distance from the equator) and the seasons are the predominant reasons it's warm or cold.
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Because they have land closest to the poles. Since our planet is tilted on its axis, the poles are the furthest from the sun and thus have the coldest average temperatures.\n\nOn the opposite side, the equator is often closest to the sun at all times and receives the most sunlight, leading to tropical temperatures throughout the year. Which is why south american and africa also have regions of tropical/desert climates.\n\nHope this sheds some light on things.
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The part of the world that experiences winter is further away from the sun when it's winter time, and closer to the sun when it's summer. The earth follws a slanted line as it revolves arond the sun, so half of the year, some parts see summer and the others see winter, and vice versa for the rest of the year.
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There is a common misconception that winter happens when earth is farthest from the sun.  Actually, earth's orbit is only slightly elliptical.  Temperatures vary because of the inclination of the earth.\n\nThe hours of daylight and darkness are not related to earth's orbit.  The hours change because the earth rotates about the north pole - south pole axis and this axis is tilted relative to the sun.  Check the link in sources for all the details!