What Is Dendritic Growth Zone?
The layer of the cloud, around 3 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, where snowflakes grow fastest. Strong lift there means heavy, fluffy snow. In technical terms: The layer of about minus 12 to minus 18 degrees C where depositional growth rates peak and dendritic habits dominate; strong upward motion and saturation within it favor high snowfall rates and ratios.
Also called: DGZ
Dendritic Growth Zone In Plain English
The layer of the cloud, around 3 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, where snowflakes grow fastest. Strong lift there means heavy, fluffy snow.
The Technical Definition
The layer of about minus 12 to minus 18 degrees C where depositional growth rates peak and dendritic habits dominate; strong upward motion and saturation within it favor high snowfall rates and ratios.
Lessons That Use Dendritic Growth Zone
- Snow, Sleet And Freezing Rain Forecasting Unit 11: Winter Weather
