The surrounding air affects how snowflakes develop. In drier air, growth is slow and produces simple, compact or column-like designs that create dry, powdery snow. Humid air accelerates snowflake ...

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Even though most of North Dakota has seen less snowfall than normal so far this winter, the science behind snow formation is fascinating. Snowflakes form when a drop of ...

As we continue to progress through the winter, you may notice snow squalls being forecasted, or Snow Squall Warnings being issued by the National Weather Service. A snow squall is a sudden and intense ...

Late-fall into winter is when the lake-effect snow machine kicks into gear again — and it's not just around the Great Lakes. Let's dive into the science behind lake-effect snow, how it creates such ...