Getting Flake-y: Why All Snowflakes Have Six Sides

The video explains the unique six-sided structure of snowflakes, which results from the way water molecules bond when frozen. It describes how snowflakes grow into complex shapes depending on temperature and water availability. The video also highlights the importance of improving numerical weather predictions by incorporating realistic snowflake models, using data from the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) to enhance storm analysis and forecasts.

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