Snow and ice that accumulate on a dish can also affect reception, as can high winds.
Rain can also cause signal scattering as theelectromagnetic wavesrefract and diffract around raindrops on the surface of the dish.
Rain isn’t the only culprit, though.
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Snow, ice, high winds, and heavy fog can all affect the satellite signal.
About Satellite Signals
Most satellite TV signalsare in the Ku-band (Kurz under band).
As the name implies, the Ku-band is located directly under the K-band.
The Ku-band transmits at high frequency and data rates.
Most satellite receivers have error correction built in to attempt to correct intermittent signal reception.
