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Snowflake Shape Can Help Us Understand Climate Change

Snowflake shape can be affected by pollution and other things in our atmosphere. But what makes snowflake shapes even more interesting is that scientists say we can use our understanding of how ice forms to learn more about future climate change.

Tornado Safety Tips For Winter Nighttime Tornadoes — Among The Deadliest Known!

Stay alert! Winter tornadoes at night tend to happen mostly in the winter. Use these tornado safety tips that could save your life.

Weather Warning: Scientists Think Sudden Ice Age Could Be Triggered By Effects Of Global Warming!

Believe it or not, the effects of global warming could actually cause the next ice age. And it may be sooner than originally thought, according to scientists.

Make Snow: See How To Turn Boiling Water Into Ice Crystals Instantly!

Did you know you can turn hot, boiling water into ice crystals in a matter of 1 or 2 seconds? It’s true! You have got to check out this amazing video and see for yourself how neat this is!

Snow Fences Prevent Snow From Piling Up Around Your Home

A snow fence can actually force snow drifts to form someplace else — keeping your driveway, car, or house free of a snow drift. Here’s what you need to know about snow fencing.

How To Capture And Save Snowflakes

Now you can bring your snowflakes inside, thanks to this clever little trick! See how to save snowflakes for 10 years or more with these instructions.

El Nino And Its Effects On Global Weather Patterns

El Nino is a weather pattern which usually peaks during the winter months of the northern hemisphere. This weather pattern involves interaction between the ocean and the atmosphere, resulting in warmer waters in major areas of the Pacific Ocean. When that happens, global weather patterns will be affected.

Snow Facts And Fun Things To Do With Kids In The Winter

Some snow trivia for you. Plus, some fun things to do with the kids to enjoy the wintry weather.

Can We Feel The Weather In Our Bones?

Can the weather cause aches and pains and change how we feel? Some believe so.

How The Weather Affects Your Mind And Body

The environment can affect our health in many ways. It only seems logical that pain, mood, and general well-being would all be affected by changes in the weather, as that is all part of the environment we live in.

Ice Fishing In Early Spring Means Thin Ice… Don’t Do It!

Yes, people have died while ice fishing in the late Winter, early Spring. The problem is… it’s too hard to determine the thickness of the ice! Here’s what you need to know about walking on thin ice or ice fishing on thin ice.

Fun Things To Do With Kids In The Snow

Here are lots of fun winter activities that you can enjoy with kids out in the snow. Everything from creating snow art, making snow sculptures, and making snow paintings to making your own backyard skating rink, and other fun snow games to play with kids.

How To Prepare For Days (Or Weeks) Without Electricity After Bad Weather Strikes

Remember, those who are least affected by bad weather are those who plan ahead and are prepared for it. After all, you know it’s coming. Maybe not today, but it will come! Here’s how to be prepared in the event of you lose electricity at your home after a bad storm.

Avoid A Roof Collapse From Heavy Snow – Here’s How To Remove Snow From Your Home’s Roof

Every winter somewhere in this country an unusually heavy snowfall will result with some buildings collapsing under the extreme weight of snow accumulating on the roof. Though the nightly news may only converge on large industrial or commercial buildings that buckle under the stress, this is indeed a concern that every homeowner needs to take seriously.

How To Make Snow Sculptures In Fun Shapes

The art of making unique one-of-a-kind snow sculptures using just snow and some common household items you probably already have lying around.

8 Tips For Making The Best Snowman… Ever!

Here are some great tips for making a snowman look totally cool — for yourself and your neighborhood! Eight things that will set your snowman apart from all the rest.

Fun Facts About Snowflakes (…And Watch A Snowflake Form Before Your Eyes!)

Did you know that no 2 snowflakes are exactly alike? Even though there is no scientific reason that prevents it. Here’s why, plus other little-known facts about snowflakes.

How To Make Fake Snow: 12 Ways To Get Instant Snow In Minutes!

What do you do if you want some snow for the holiday season — for decorating purposes or just for your kids to play in? You guessed it, you use fake snow! Here are some ways you can have fake snow at your home…

Interesting Snowman Photos: Fun & Unusual Ways To Build Snowmen

Here are pictures of some of the most creative snowman shapes, faces, arms, and clothes. Plus, fun miniature snowmen too! Use these ideas to make your own one-of-a-kind snowman!

How To Survive A Blizzard If Your Car Gets Stuck In Snow, Ice, Or Mud

70% of the deaths that take place during a blizzard, happen to people who are traveling during a winter storm. Here’s what to do if your get stuck in your car during a blizzard.

10 Ways To Prepare Your Home & Family For A Winter Snow Storm Or A Blizzard

Even if blizzards are infrequent where you live, you should always be prepared for a bad winter storm — just in case. Here are 10 things everyone who lives in a wintery state should do… now!

Summer Solstice & Winter Solstice: The First Day Of Winter & First Day Of Summer Explained

We usually think of summer as that time between Memorial Day at the end of May and Labor Day in the beginning of September. Officially, that’s not really the case though. Here’s more about ‘the first day of summer’… and for that matter, ‘the first day of winter’. We’ll try to make sense of what’s going on during summer solstice and winter solstice.