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1. Snow

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   Snowfall Density and Load Calculation
   The density\ ($\rho$) of accumulated snow varies drastically based on the crystal type and the degree of sintering\ (the bonding process occurring after deposition). Fresh stellar dendrites\ ($\rho \approx 0.05 \text{ g/cm}^3$) compress easily, while dense, wind-packed sastrugi formed from shattered columns\ can reach densities exceeding $0.50 \text{ g/cm}^3$.
   The maximum safe structural load\ ($L_{\t…