Snow science 101: See how a snowflake forms and why each one is unique

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

Could it be too cold for snow in SC? Here's the science behind snow

South Carolina is expected to see some more of the white stuff this weekend. Here's how it is formed and if could ever be too ...
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Snowflakes swirling in turbulent air as they fall through a laser light sheet. Credit: Singh et al.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2023 – A winter wonderland calls to mind piles of fluffy, glistening snow. But to reach the ground, snowflakes are swept into the turbulent atmosphere, swirling through the air ...
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University of Utah tracks motion of falling snowflakes

A project at the University of Utah has studied the motion of snowflakes moving through turbulent air as they fall to the ground, a complex and dynamic environment. As well as a better understanding ...
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Just how big can a snowflake get? It depends on what you mean by 'snowflake'

Here's a question to ponder during these cold, wintry days: How big can snowflakes get? Part of the answer depends on what you mean by the word "snowflake." The other part of that answer depends on ...