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Photo : rSnapshotPhotos ( Shutterstock ) Snow days almost bring as much joy to a child as Christmas morning. And as kids and parents anxiously watch the news to see if the weather might cause a school day cancelation, there are two measurements you might hear that sound the same: snowfall and snow depth. But you might have different numbers for each. Let’s look at what makes these two measurements different, how to measure the difference between the two (if you want to venture out into the cold, that is), and what it takes to trigger a snow day. What is snowfall? According to Merriam-Webster, snowfall is defined as “the amount of snow that falls in a single storm or in a certain period.” Suppose you want to calculate how much snow fell during a single night. Because the grass and air at the bottom of the ground can interfere with your measurement, the National Weather Service (NWS) recommends using a snowboard (or any 16x16-inch piece of plywood) because it provides a hard, flat ...

Photo : Anatoliy Eremin ( Shutterstock ) In the colder weather, especially when the days get shorter , lighting a fire indoors can be a cozy relief from the elements. If you have a wood stove, you could be using it as your primary or secondary source of heat, so keeping a fire burning is not only pleasant but necessary. But all that dry heat from the fire can dry out the air around you. A nd k eeping the air from drying out isn’t just a matter of comfort—it can also affect your health. According to the National Institute of Health , the healthiest humidity levels are between 40 and 60%. Luckily, there are some simple ways to manage the humidity in your home and keep your air healthy, whatever the weather outside. Invest in a hygrometer If you’re going for optimal humidity, getting a hygrometer to monitor your indoor humidity will help. While some HVAC systems have built-in hygrometer displays, not all units will have one. If your unit does have a hygrometer component, it might ...