Eli5: how does frost/ice on the ground not melt, even after the temperature isn’t in the minus numbers

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Eli5: how does frost/ice on the ground not melt, even after the temperature isn’t in the minus numbers

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It takes time for the ground to warm up. The air temp may be above freezing, but if the ground has been frozen for some time it will take time for it to warm up again. If the ground is below freezing it will keep the ice/snow frozen

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