In This Lesson You Will...

Explain that winter precipitation, such as snow and sleet, are a part of the water cycle
Predict the types of precipitation that might occur under certain conditions within the atmosphere as it falls and within the environment at the surface in a Winter Storm
Explain ways that Winter Storms impact the hydrosphere or the biosphere, in addition to the atmosphere

SC.5.E.7.2: Investigate and apply how the cycling of water between the atmosphere and hydrosphere has an effect on weather patterns and climate.
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SC.6.E.7.4: Differentiate and show interactions among the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
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