Thundersnow with frequent close lightning - Santa Fe, NM, 3/19/10 - Includes video

[John Farley]

I observed and videotaped a thundersnow event in Santa Fe, NM, the afternon of March 19, 2010. This is the most intense thundersnow I have seen, in terms of the frequency, amount, and closeness of the lightning - When viewing the video, note that often the thunder comes just a split-second after the lightning. This storm dropped about an inch of snow in a half hour, starting out as mostly graupel (snow pellets) and ending as ordinary snow.

Full report/discussion, with HD Youtube video:

http://www.johnefarley.com/thundersnow31910.htm

 

[Chris Carter]

Thats pretty cool, John. Every time I have seen thundersnow, its just been the flashes of the lightning (Which looks really cool at night). Never heard the thunder like that at all.

 

[Rocky Rascovich]

Definitely one of the best examples of thundersnow I've seen on video. Thanks for sharing John! Looking forward in seeing you this spring.

 

[Dawid Ciechowski]

Incredible thundersnow! I have never seen anything like this. Thanks for sharing this awesome video!