ATSC Snow Midterm questions with correct answers

Which of the following comprise blizzard conditions? A. Heavy snowfall, high winds, poor visibility B. Light snowfall, high winds, poor visibility C. Dense fog, winds, heavy snow and/or rain D. Heavy snowfall, poor visibility E. Heavy snowfall, light-moderate winds, very poor visibility - Answer A. Heavy snowfall, high winds, poor visibility What type of crystal is formed in the snowpack when temperature gradients are weak, water vapour moves slowly, and crystal growth happens slowly? A. Rounded crystals B. Faceted crystals C. Needles D. Rectangular crystals E. Graupel - Answer A. Rounded crystals Using the figure below, what is the approximate 70.0 kPa temperature in the southern Canadian Rockies (southeast BC, in the figure below, it is in the right fifth of the image, centered about midway between top and bottom)? (pic) A. -5 to -7°C B. 1 to 3°C