Jan 07, 2021 by Natural Selections , in Canton, NY
Jan 07, 2021 The differing qualities of snow can determine the safety of structures, the back strain of shovelers and the danger of avalanche. Scientists look at how fast it falls, how it forms in the air, and whether or not it clumps into fat flakes to determine what impact it will have on those of us below. Every snowflake is unique, and so is every snowfall.
Snow falling on the Setback in Wanakena. Photo of the Day archive: Kristin V. Rehder
Martha Foley and Curt Stager dig into the white stuff.
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