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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-13551-2022
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-22-13551-2022
Research article
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19 Oct 2022
Research article |  | 19 Oct 2022

Snowfall in Northern Finland derives mostly from ice clouds

Claudia Mignani, Lukas Zimmermann, Rigel Kivi, Alexis Berne, and Franz Conen

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We determined over the course of 8 winter months the phase of clouds associated with snowfall in Northern Finland using radiosondes and observations of ice particle habits at ground level. We found that precipitating clouds were extending from near ground to at least 2.7 km altitude and approximately three-quarters of them were likely glaciated. Possible moisture sources and ice formation processes are discussed.
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