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ELI5: Why is it quieter when it snows?
gpt
Sound travels in waves yeah? Well sound bounces off of structures to get to places. Off of the ground, buildings, etc. When it snows it adds a layer of snow, which usually isn't packed tightly, so it doesn't reflect a lot of that wave back as well. It's like hitting a baseball with a wooden bat verses a pool noodle.