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 ...

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 ...

A closer look at the physics of snowflake formation reveals why the famous claim that no two snowflakes are alike is misleading, and how controlled lab conditions can ...

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 ...