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Rain to Snow Calculator

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Rain to Snow Calculator

Enter any 2 values to calculate the required value

Input any two values (Rain, Temperature, or Snow) to calculate the third parameter. This tool uses temperature and rain-to-snow ratios to compute conversions.

The Rain to Snow Calculator helps estimate the amount of snow equivalent to a given rainfall, considering the temperature. This tool is useful for weather prediction, snow plowing estimates, and planning outdoor activities during winter. It calculates the snow depth using the rain-to-snow conversion formula, factoring in the temperature for accurate results.

Formula

  • Snow (in):

    Snow=Rain×(5+Temperature (°F)16)\text{Snow} = \text{Rain} \times (5 + \frac{\text{Temperature (°F)}}{16})
  • Rain (in):

    Rain=Snow5+Temperature (°F)16\text{Rain} = \frac{\text{Snow}}{5 + \frac{\text{Temperature (°F)}}{16}}
  • Temperature (°F):

    Temperature=(SnowRain5)×16\text{Temperature} = (\frac{\text{Snow}}{\text{Rain}} – 5) \times 16
Variable Description Units
Rain Rainfall amount in, mm, cm, m
Temperature Ambient temperature °F, °C
Snow Snowfall equivalent in, mm, cm, m

Solved Calculations

Example 1:
Convert Rain to Snow:

  • Rain = 1 in
  • Temperature = 30°F
Input Value
Rain 1 in
Temperature 30°F
Snow (Formula) 1×(5+3016)=6.875in1 \times (5 + \frac{30}{16}) = 6.875 \, 

Example 2:
Convert Snow to Rain:

  • Snow = 6 in
  • Temperature = 32°F
Input Value
Snow 6 in
Temperature 32°F
Rain (Formula) 65+3216=0.88in\frac{6}{5 + \frac{32}{16}} = 0.88 \, \t
 

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