date:Dec 24, 2012
in the form of snow is that nearly all the moisture will move down into the soil and remain there for quite some time. Since the weather is cold, or at least cool, after a snow, very little of it will evaporate immediately.
Root development. Moisture from snow will help increase root growth of wheat. Even if the top growth is dormant and isnt growing during periods of cold weather, roots will continue to grow if there is moisture.
Soil protection. Snow cover does a great job in keeping the so