It DOES snow in some parts of the Southwest:
* High Elevation Areas: Mountains like the Sierra Nevada, San Gabriel Mountains, and the Rocky Mountains in Arizona and New Mexico see significant snowfall, especially during the winter months. Popular ski resorts are located in these areas.
* Desert Regions: While it's not common, occasional snow flurries or light snowfalls can occur in desert areas like the Mojave Desert and Sonoran Desert. This is rare, but it happens!
It DOES NOT snow frequently in other parts of the Southwest:
* Lower Elevation Areas: Areas like the coastal regions of California, Arizona's deserts, and parts of Nevada tend to have milder winters and rarely see snowfall.
Key Points:
* Elevation plays a huge role. The higher you go, the colder it gets, and the more likely you are to see snow.
* Timing matters. Snowfall in the Southwest is most likely during the winter months (November to March).
* It's unpredictable. Even in areas where snow is common, it can be hard to predict exactly when and how much will fall.
So, the answer is a bit of both! It depends on the specific location and time of year.
