Fascinating Facts About Snowflakes

Each snowflake forms under unique environmental conditions, making it nearly impossible for two to be identical in structure.

The molecules in ice crystals arrange themselves in a hexagonal pattern due to the way water molecules bond.

Every snowflake starts with a tiny particle, such as dust or pollen, around which water vapor condenses and freezes.

Colder temperatures create more intricate and sharp snowflake designs, while warmer conditions produce simpler shapes.

Snowflakes are about 90–95% air, which explains why they fall so slowly and give snow its light, fluffy texture.

They develop when water vapor in clouds freezes directly into ice without becoming liquid first—a process called deposition.