Snowflakes form when cold water droplets freeze onto a pollen or dust particle in the sky. This creates an ice crystal. As the ice crystal falls to the ground, water vapor freezes.
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Welcome to the SmartyPants Science Channel where kids explore science concepts in fun, inquiry-based ways. This channel is run by Lynette Dickerson, a veteran teacher from South Carolina, and her son, Harper.