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Ice & Snow Educational Resources
It's the Magic of Winter!
Snow coats the ground in a blanket of white, ponds freeze enough for merry ice skating, and children hope the slippery roads cause school to be canceled the next day...or two! Magic indeed, but what is the science behind each snowflake being a unique crystal, and how does a lake cause a dusting of snow?
Explore below to find out how scientists help ships avoid dangerous ice, delve into the science behind wintery weather, and even make your own snowflakes!
How Do Snowflakes Form?
Learn the magic behind these unique crystals
How Do Snowflakes Form?
Snowflake Simulator
Try your hand at making snowflakes with the snowflake simulator
Snowflake Simulator
Activity: Measure Snow
Learn to measure snow
Activity: Measure Snow
What Is Lake Effect Snow?
Learn about this cool meteorological phenomenon
What Is Lake Effect Snow?
Keeping A Watchful Eye On Dangerous Ice
Explore how ice scientists keep our ships safe
Keeping A Watchful Eye On Dangerous Ice
What is an Ice Jam?
Learn about ice jams and how they happen
What is an Ice Jam?
What Is Precipitation?
Why does it fall in different forms
What Is Precipitation?
Precipitation Simulator
Play the precipitation simulator to learn more
Precipitation Simulator
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