Talk:List of countries receiving snowfall
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I am wondering if snow does fall in elevated location in Chad ocassionally, since the country has peaks over 3000 m with a latitude about 20 degree N. My concept is if a location is over 3000m and can get a temperature lower than 20C°, the place has the possibilty to receive snwofall even in the Sahel region. --Geographer 04:46, May 15, 2005 (UTC)
In "Countries where snow only falls at elevated regions", Nepal is listed. But, the entire country is far above sea level much like Switzerland and it isn't exactly a correct to say so. Revth 05:05, 26 Jul 2004 (UTC)
- If Nepal was at sea level, or just above sea level, snow would never fall. But Switz, due to latitude would receive snowfall. [[User:Nichalp|¶ ɳȉčḩåḽṗ | ✉]] 20:22, Sep 2, 2004 (UTC)
Is this list supposed to reflect the 'normal' situation or what might happen from time to time. For example where I live in Aust (Sthn Victoria) we get snow at sea level about every 20 years. Does that count? Do we need a criterion of frequency? --GPoss 01:30, Aug 1, 2004 (UTC)
Why is San Marino added but not Italy? Considering San Marino is completely surrounded by Italy... SimonLyall 12:18, 8 Aug 2004 (UTC)
- Does it snow in the plains in Italy? I don't know, maybe we should ask Italians abt this. [[User:Nichalp|¶ ɳȉčḩåḽṗ | ✉]] 20:22, Sep 2, 2004 (UTC)
Yes - it snows in the valley of the Po River, which is well below 1,000 meters. 4.245.4.203 17:46, 9 Jun 2005 (UTC)
Snow in Australia but not New Zealand? DJ Clayworth 20:48, 12 Aug 2004 (UTC)
- Snow at sea level in New Zealand but only in elevated regions of Australia - SimonLyall 01:43, 13 Aug 2004 (UTC)
Actually snow does fall at sea level in Tasmania, so have updated main page --GPoss 10:46, Aug 13, 2004 (UTC)
Added back PNG as place where snow falls at elevation: had been removed. Many references on the www for snow both in West Papua (Indonesia) and PNG. --GPoss 10:04, Oct 2, 2004 (UTC)
What does "elevated regions mean"? More than 600 m, more than 2000 m over sea level? Besides, does the list count countries where it has snowed at sea level even if it's only once in recorded history or only countries where snow at sea level is more frequent (like at least once a year)? Sabbut 09:01, 23 Feb 2005 (UTC)
- Good point, since it has snowed in the Bahamas (January 19, 1978- it also snowed at Miami that same day) should we add The Bahamas to the list of places receiving snowfall @ sea level ? And since it has snowed in Miami and the Bahamas (2 places most people would have thought probably never could happen), i'm sure there are many countries with one time snow events not listed. I'm sure Portugal has seen snow at sea level at least once and the higher mountains in Cuba and Dominican Republic have had snow. Somehow, the criteria needs to be tightened up. Jcam 02:20, 7 Jun 2005 (UTC)
Pakistan It snows in many areas of Pakistan, not necessarily in higher areas (Quetta, Wana, Islamabad etc.
In Iran it actually can snow at altitudes below 1000 metres. Mashhad, for example, can recieve snow and is located at around 900 metres. The area bordering the Caspian sea, which is actually beneath sea level, has seen snow regularly.
The criteria for this article is in desperate need of being tightened up. If countries such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, and even Somalia can be added because of only a freak snowfall, then a plethora of countries can be added to the list. The criteria should be extended to mention regular snowfall at the two different elevations (low and high).
Why is this gettin deleted?
Portugal receives snow at sea level although is quite unusual, last time in 1987, it was more usual in the 70's 60's 50's etc... But snow well below 1000m is common, mainly in the north, I live at 700m and I have snow every year for some days, the average for the period 1960-1990 is 8 days of snow according to the Meteorological Institute. The city of Porto is at the same latitud as of New York.--Sairuk 12:51, 7 January 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] Votes for deletion
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I don't understand this article. I think it would be more interesting/useful to have a list of countries where snow does NOT fall. hdstubbs
- I disagree. I think with some work this article could become very interesting. As it stands it is not very informative. However, I don't believe it should be a list. I believe that it should actually be a description of where snow falls and how often. I think we could make this article interesting, as long as we don't classify it as a list. bob rulz 22:33, 16 December 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Map
A map indicating country by status might be useful in getting a general trend of where snow does and doesn't occur. Andjam 04:22, 31 December 2005 (UTC)
It snows down to sea level in New Zealand. In Australia it has only ever snowed down to sea level once in Tasmania, then melted within the same day.
Mount Wellington and the central highlands in Tasmania, Australia has snow many days a year, and often below 1000 metres. I'm sure its in the same category as NZ: 0 - 1000m. I agree with Andjam 220.253.104.254 05:41, 17 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Snowfall in New Zealand and Australia
On the map, it shows that Australia is more likley to receive snowfall than New Zealand. This is wrong, as New Zealand has snowfall commonly at sealevel, and Australia only has snowfall at high levels (mountains)
Tasmania is part of Austraia, and there is snow on the southern beaches some years, if that is close enough to sea level for you. 220.253.104.254 05:37, 17 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Countries where snow falls at or below 1000 meters above sea level: Added Algeria.
Algeria, which isn't in this list at all, can receive large amounts of snow from 400 meters above sea level and more in its northern parts. I added it to the list. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Escondites (talk • contribs) 08:20, 23 March 2007 (UTC).
