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Why is rainfall measured for a 3-hour period, while snow is measured for 24 hours?

April 26, 2017hours measured period rainfall snow

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Why is rainfall measured for a 3-hour period, while snow is measured for 24 hours?

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The National Weather Service records rainfall hourly, while snow accumulation is measured on a 24-hour basis. A 3-hour window for rain was chosen to allow for enough historical data to be considered when generating quotes.