The Science Behind How A Snowflake Forms - Videos from The Weather Channel
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The Science Behind How A Snowflake Forms

February 11, 2026

Snowflakes may look simple as they fall, but each one forms through an intricate chain of timing, chemistry and cloud physics. From their humble beginnings as tiny bits of dust in the sky, to their eventual growth into six-sided stunners, we’re revealing the hidden journey behind every snowflake.