Why The World Seems Quieter When It Snows

When a fresh batch of snow falls to the ground, the world tends to quiet down. That could partially be attributed to human factors: it's likely winter, people aren't out as much and traffic comes to a halt. However, there are more scientific reasons for the quietude.
When a fresh blanket of snow settles down, it's doing a lot more than turning the world into a winter wonderland.