How can it be “too cold to snow” when it snows on top of mountains and in countries with much colder climates?

Question

Where I am from (UK) people often say “it’s too cold to snow”. How can this be true when it snows in the Artic and on top of mountains?

In: Earth Science

Answer 1

I always thought it was due to the fact when there is cloud cover likely for snow it feels warmer than a clear night, which is unlikely to snow.