CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. 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 ...

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 ...

Every snowflake forms through a chain of temperature shifts, moisture levels, and airborne particles, turning a simple fall of snow into a complex atmospheric process. It is tempting to imagine ...

We’ve all heard it—no two snowflakes are alike. However, they all seem to share that same six-sided shape, so what’s going on? Why do they follow the same rulebook for structure but still end up ...

Kevin Skarupa visits KinderCare in Nashua, answering students' questions about rainbows, snowflake formation, and why lightning is so loud. Kevin Skarupa visits KinderCare in Nashua, answering ...

As December 1st marks the beginning of meteorological winter, the likelihood of snowfall increases – a phenomenon eagerly awaited by some and dreaded by others.

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 ...