Can snow be used like rain water??

[DocKgreenThumb]

Can snow be used just like rain water? Plan on gathering it then letting it melt and sit at room temp for about 5 days still dnt have ph tester but hope'n this will do in the meantime any suggestions also welcome. Thanks

[GreenGopher]

I'm no expert, but I would hazard a guess and say that snow will work just the same as rain. Just make sure its clean snow i guess, nothin ur friends peed in or that black snow by the road.

[WashougalWonder]

SCREECH: News flash

I just learned rain water can have huge variations in PH. I advise checking the PH after melting. I quit using rain water. EVEN my RO water swings wildly at times.

[Rusty Trichome]

Snow and rain collect contaminates while still in the atmosphere. I'd test it for ph and TDS before use. :thumbsup:

[PhatJay]

Snow forms around dust particles in the atmosphere. So at the centre of every flake their is going to be a microscopic piece of dust. I don't know, but I would assume that this would mean snow is dirtier than rain.

[Rusty Trichome]

Rain and snow are from the same source, just at different temperatures. <doh>
Regardless of geographical location...both snow and rainwater is contaminated. (never 'pure') Contamination is not a localized phenomena per se, but can be increased by local industry.

[LLLou2]

HEY DOC, you have trouble getting water????? If so maybe you should rethink your growing plans.