Source regions for wintertime cP air masses receive little solar radiation at the surface due to

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Both low sun angle and high albedo contribute to the limited amount of solar radiation received by source regions for wintertime cP air masses. The low sun angle during winter months in these regions means that the sunlight is spread out over a larger area, resulting in less solar energy per unit area. Additionally, the high albedo (reflectivity) of snow and ice in these regions reflects a significant portion of the already limited solar radiation away from the surface, further reducing the amount of solar energy absorbed by the surface.

Source Regions for Wintertime CP Air Masses Receive Little Solar