Snow

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What is snow?

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Snow is a form of precipitation that consists of ice crystals that fall from clouds when the temperature is below freezing.

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What color is snow?

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Snow is typically clear, but it appears white due to the way light reflects off its ice crystals.

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What are snow crystals?

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Snow crystals are the individual ice particles that make up snowflakes, and they can have various shapes such as columns, plates, and stars.

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What is the record for the most snow fallen in 24 hours?

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The record for the most snow fallen in 24 hours is 100.8 inches.

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What does the word 'particles' mean?

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Particles refer to very small bits or pieces of something.

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What shapes can snow crystals take?

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Snow crystals can take shapes such as columns, plates, and stars.

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How does snow form?

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Snow forms when water vapor in the atmosphere freezes into ice crystals and falls to the ground.

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What is the temperature range for snow to form?

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Snow typically forms when temperatures are at or below 32°F (0°C).

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What is the difference between snow and sleet?

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Snow consists of ice crystals that fall as flakes, while sleet is frozen rain that falls as small ice pellets.

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What is a snowflake?

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A snowflake is a single ice crystal that has formed and fallen from the sky, often with a unique and intricate structure.