Snow is both fun and disruptive. It's also a provider of several environmental benefits, according to weather experts.
The white stuff helps regulate the Earth’s temperature, replenishes water resources when it melts and supports diverse ecosystems, according to the National Weather Service.
Here's a deeper dive into snow's environmental impacts:
Beneath just a foot of snow, the soil and organisms are protected from changes in the air temperature above the surface, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center.
Snow helps insulate the ground below, holding in heat and preventing moist