If it's snowing, is that lightning still dangerous?

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If it's snowing, is lightning still dangerous? Yes. Thundersnow is a rare winter thunderstorm, and lightning is just as powerful in cold air as in summer. If you see lightning or hear thunder, move indoors immediately.

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00:03there was again that's thundersnow over New York City we got a great question on Facebook right

00:10after this if it's snowing is that lightning still dangerous well the short answer is yes

00:15thundersnow is just a thunderstorm that forms in cold air it's rare but the lightning is just as

00:21powerful as it is in the summer snow can muffle the thunder and heavy snow can reduce visibility

00:28but the electricity itself doesn't weaken just because it's cold so if you ever see lightning

00:35or hear thunder during a snowstorm go inside same roll year round

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