Snow is made of tiny ice crystals that can transform into a variety of intricate symmetrical patterns forming a beautiful ...

Fresh snow can look like a blank sheet of paper, so bright it almost hurts to stare at in midday sun. Yet at the microscopic ...

When someone says “as white as snow,” it’s easy to envision what they’re talking about. We often think of snow as a dazzling ...

Whether they're tickling your nose, hugging your eyelashes or melting on your tongue, few winter wonders are as fascinating as snowflakes.

An array of animals and plants survive winter in the subnivium, nature’s igloo. But climate change is threatening this hidden ...

As fresh snow begins to fall, it may feel much quieter. Here is the science behind why that is true.

The sheer weight of heavy snow and solid ice can cause roof damage and long-lasting power outages ...