Snow is made of tiny ice crystals that can transform into a variety of intricate symmetrical patterns forming a beautiful ...

The surrounding air affects how snowflakes develop. In drier air, growth is slow and produces simple, compact or column-like designs that create dry, powdery snow. Humid air accelerates snowflake ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Snow has been rare in the Charlotte area lately. In fact, last winter was the first time in Charlotte history that the Queen City didn't even have a trace of snow. So while we wait ...

They say that no two snowflakes are the same. That may be true, but snowflakes share some striking similarities. Take a look at these snowflakes: See a pattern? It may not be immediately clear, but ...

Surprisingly, the magic of snowflakes often begins with dust in the air. All it takes is for a cold drop of water to freeze on one of these particles, creating an ice crystal. Because every crystal ...

Snowflakes are fun to watch falling down from the sky, but how much do you know about them? Accuweather explains some fun facts about the most fun form of precipitation. Snow isn't just made up of ...

The temperature has a huge impact on what kind of snowflakes fall, as well as how many inches of snow piles up.

When someone says “as white as snow,” it’s easy to envision what they’re talking about. We often think of snow as a dazzling ...

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