How do snow drifts occur?

Answer 1

You find snow drifts mostly in open areas that has been covered or are being covered by snow.

The wind blows the snow and it lands on the ground in rippled mounds quite like waves on the sea.

They occur most often in light, fluffy snow, but pack down over time and are quite solid.

Answer 2

Snow drifts form when wind blows snow across a surface, causing it to accumulate in certain areas like hills, dunes, or obstacles. The snow drifts can build up in these locations due to the wind patterns and shape of the terrain, creating deep piles of snow.

Answer 3

SnowDrifts occur when a big gust of snow topples on top off another object and make a big mound of snow. They relate to sand dunes.

Answer 4

snowdrifts form by snow and ice