You ever wonder how snow is made?

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Snow is made when water vapor in the air condenses into ice crystals and falls from the sky. This process is called snow precipitation.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Water vapor in the air rises into the atmosphere and cools as it rises.
  2. As the air cools, the water vapor begins to condense into tiny droplets.
  3. If the temperature is cold enough, these droplets will freeze into ice crystals.
  4. As the ice crystals fall from the sky, they may collect more water droplets and grow larger.
  5. When the ice crystals reach the ground, they form a layer of snow.

The temperature at which snow forms depends on the humidity and the altitude. In general, snow forms when the temperature is below freezing (32°F or 0°C) and there is sufficient moisture in the air. However, snow can also form at higher temperatures if the air is dry enough, or at lower temperatures if the air is very humid.

The temperature at which snow forms depends on the humidity and the altitude. In general, snow forms when the temperature is below freezing (32°F or 0°C) and there is sufficient moisture in the air. However, snow can also form at higher temperatures if the air is dry enough, or at lower temperatures if the air is very humid.

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