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 ...

The next time we get snow showers (which have been hard to come by this winter and last winter), see if you can catch a couple and look very closely (or pull out a magnifying glass). You'll see that ...

Is it true that two snowflakes can't be identical and if not, what are the odds? The specific number of snowflake types depends on who you ask. Photographer Wilson Alwyn Bentley took pictures of ...

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 ...

From large, wet flakes to hard, barrel-shaped pellets, snow comes in many forms. While all snowflakes start in the same basic way, variations in temperature and humidity while they are forming ...

Snowflakes appear in dozens of structures, from simple columns and stars to ornate dendrites and beyond. Ahead, we’ve ...

A snowflake begins its life as water vapor in the air that converts directly into ice crystals without first becoming liquid water. If hundreds or even thousands of these tiny ice crystals collide and ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — We see them all the time during winter -- snowflakes. They come in all shapes and sizes, and it is said no two snowflakes are alike. Meteorologist Mitchel Coombs breaks down ...

Winter snowstorms, like the Nor'easter that just slammed New England, transform gray days into winter wonderlands. So while you're stuck inside, or within snowshoe-walking distance, here are six fun ...