Every snowflake is different. But while each snowflake itself may be different from the one that came before it, the crystalline shapes that make up all these special little snowflakes are actually ...

"I read your article about the biggest snowflakes, and was wondering what causes the difference in size of the flakes. We get 'snow pellets' here along with what a co-worker called 'cotton ball flakes ...

Snowflakes are like letters from the sky, each crystal a note describing the atmosphere as it falls to the ground. They float effortlessly, but their creation is one of nature’s most complicated ...

Snowflakes form when supercooled water vapor freezes around particles in clouds. Temperature and humidity dictate snowflake shape; needles form around -5 to -10°C. No two snowflakes are alike due to ...

Snowflakes come in a myriad of shapes and sizes. As a child, you probably had the experience of making your own snowflake with a few snips of the scissors and white paper. Your particular design ...

In winter, Montana and Wyoming dish out fierce weather and fearsome beauty. Snow and cold transform the outdoors into a winter wonderland, but they also create danger, drama and dread. Here’s a look ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Snow can be soft and fluffy or stinging and icy; perfect for skiing ...

CHICAGO — On winter mornings, most people have seen enough snow. But there are some people who can’t get enough, including physicists who study it, mathematicians who ply its sublimely symmetrical ...

What are snowflakes? Every winter, the world gets a shower of white, delicate crystals from space that turn the ground into a winter wonderland. But how many of us have really thought about how ...