Monday, December 21, 2009

Snow and Hail - Science of Weather

Weather explained...part 2! SNOW and HAIL



Snow is created in the cloud from which it falls. As every second grader knows, each individual snowflake has its own unique pattern.




Though hail seems as if it would occur during the winter time, it usually occurs during the summer months. Hail forms in storm clouds typically during thunderstorms and is frequently known to be the size of golf balls. The largest hail stone on record is seven inches in diameter and has a 18.75 inch circumference!





Remember, you can make your own winter weather forecast! Visit the Museum’s own television green screen! You can be on TV!

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