Snow accumulation alters the energy budget of engineered (i.e. photovoltaic panels) and natural surfaces (i.e. earth) by affecting the amount of solar energy these surfaces can absorb. Falling of accumulated snow from overhead structures (i.e. telecommunication towers, power lines, wind turbines, and bridge cables) and slipping pedestrians and vehicles on surfaces covered with snow and ice can lead to injuries and safety issues. This review article aimed to provide an overview of snow from its nucleation/formation fundamentals to its interaction with man-made and natural surfaces leading to its accumulation, followed by its removal via shedding and/or melting. Mechanical, thermal, and thermodynamics properties of snow were reviewed providing insights on their impact on snow interaction with surfaces. Finally, currently-available active and passive techniques to mitigate issues associated with snow accumulation on surfaces were reviewed, and perspectives on challenges ahead were provided.

积雪通过影响这些表面可以吸收的太阳能量来改变工程（即光伏面板）和自然表面（即地球）的能量预算。高架结构（即电信塔、电力线、风力涡轮机和桥梁电缆）上积雪的积雪以及行人和车辆在冰雪覆盖的表面上滑倒会导致受伤和安全问题。这篇评论文章旨在概述雪的成核/形成基础，再到它与人造和自然表面的相互作用导致其积聚，然后通过脱落和/或融化将其去除。审查了雪的机械、热和热力学特性，提供了对雪与表面相互作用的影响的见解。最后，