date:Dec 24, 2012
il from blowing. As long as the ground is protected by snow, soil particles on the surface cant be picked up by high winds, thus preventing wind erosion for a time.
Soil temperatures. Snow has an insulating effect on the soil, keeping very cold air temperatures from reducing soil temperatures and protecting the crown of the wheat plant from cold injury. Snow also keeps soils warmer during the winter by adding moisture to the soil. It takes much longer for wet soils to get cold than dry soils.
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