It's 10:1 around freezing but the ratio can vary depending on how cold and "wet" the snow is.
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From what I heard on the news, the snow we recieved is only a 20:1 ratio.
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Re: Snow/Water Equivalent Chart Link
It's definitely some of the lightest/fluffiest I have seen. It's pretty difficult to get 1"/hour if it's wet and heavy. This is nearly Utah Hero Snow (TM)...
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