Perfect Snowflakes

13 Perfect Snowflakes Captured in Photos



A perfect, single snowflake. Mariia Tagirova/Shutterstock

Snowflakes — those intricate, one-of-a-kind ice crystals — form when precipitation falls through varying levels of humidity and temperatures in the air. While plenty has been written about the science of snow, we're focusing on the sheer beauty of them. Here are some to study and admire, with a nod to some beautiful frost as well.

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