All About Snow

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Snow formation

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Forms when water vapor freezes into ice crystals in clouds

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Snowflake shape

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Hexagonal symmetry

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Temperature for snow

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Below 0°C (32°F)

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Snow color

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Appears white due to light reflection

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Snowfall measurement

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Measured in inches or centimeters

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Snow's effect on sound

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Absorbs sound, making surroundings quieter

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Snow and insulation

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Acts as an insulator, trapping heat

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Snow's role in climate

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Reflects sunlight, helping cool the Earth

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Largest snowflake recorded

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15 inches wide, Fort Keogh, Montana, 1887

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Snow's impact on wildlife

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Provides habitat and camouflage