It is essential for "winter storm" or "Cryogenic Winter" playthroughs where natural liquid water is scarce.
It allows Rain Collectors and Metal Barrels to be filled while it is snowing.
In a survival scenario, snow should be boiled before drinking to ensure it is clear of contaminants. It is essential for "winter storm" or "Cryogenic
The mod Snow is water [B41.74 Legacy] (or its variations) fixes a logical gap in the base game: by default, rain barrels do not collect water during winter when it snows.
Outside of gaming, "Snow is water in a barrel" refers to the practical survival technique of collecting snow to melt for fresh water. The mod Snow is water [B41
It takes a large volume of snow to produce a small amount of liquid water (the ratio is roughly 10:1).
Snow typically fills containers at a slower rate (often 50% ) compared to rain. Snow typically fills containers at a slower rate
There are "Rainbarrel only" versions and "Project Realism" versions that focus on melting snow for drinking water. General Concept: Melting Snow for Water