Snow has a wide range of functions, but it is of great benefit to mankind. First, it is beneficial to the growth and development of crops. Because of the poor thermal conductivity of snow, covering the soil surface with a layer of snow cover can reduce the diffusion of soil heat and block the invasion of cold air on the snow surface, so the crops protected by snow can survive the winter safely. Snow can also store water for crops. In addition, snow can enhance soil fertility. According to the determination, every 1 liter of snow water contains about 7.5 grams of nitride. Snow water permeates the soil, which is equivalent to applying nitrogen fertilizer once. Feeding livestock and poultry with snow water and irrigating crops can obtain obvious benefits.

Snow is both beneficial and harmful to people. In mid-spring in March and April, if it suddenly snows because of the cold wave. It will cause severe cold. Therefore, an agricultural proverb says, "La Xue is a treasure, but Chun Xue is not good. 」