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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Late-fall into winter is when the lake-effect snow machine kicks into gear again — and it's not just around the Great Lakes. Let's dive into the science behind lake-effect snow, how it creates such ...

Winter may seem like a season of stillness, but science tells us a different story. Even in the quiet winter months, the natural world buzzes with activity. Insect migration patterns shift, animal ...

Even small differences, sometimes just a degree or two high in the atmosphere, can completely change what eventually reaches ...

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