Snow that wont melt and turns black?

[too-open-minded]

I've seen multiple reports of this on Facebook. Can this be explained?

http://www.wdbj7.com/weather/why-this-weeks-snow-wasnt-normal/-/20128370/24210298/-/ubbcty/-/index.html

 

explanation?

[dimreepr]

It’s called sublimation; in certain, cold dry, conditions the snow/ice turns directly into vapour like dry ice.

[John Cuthber]

I've seen multiple reports of this on Facebook. Can this be explained?

http://www.wdbj7.com/weather/why-this-weeks-snow-wasnt-normal/-/20128370/24210298/-/ubbcty/-/index.html

 

explanation?

Did you actually read the page you cited?

There is an explanation right there.

[too-open-minded]

Yes I did.... my friends seem to believe it's the work of chemtrails and conspiracy... I was hoping a thread on SF might change their minds.

[John Cuthber]

If they really believe that contrails nonsense they may be beyond saving.

[swansont]

Yes I did.... my friends seem to believe it's the work of chemtrails and conspiracy... I was hoping a thread on SF might change their minds.

 

 

It sounds like your friends reject science. It's doubtful more science will change their minds.