A Touch of Winter Wonder, from SnowSchool
Next time it’s snowing, grab your kids, step outside, and see what shapes the snow crystals are making as they fall. A few minutes of wonder can become a favorite winter tradition.
SnowSchool Moment of Wonder from the Field
By Kerry McClay, WWA SnowSchool Director (December 22, 2025)
While some parts of the country have experienced weeks of snowstorms thus far, others have experienced a historic snow drought. Winter weather can be as elusive and unpredictable as it awe inspiring. In the spirit of connecting people with wild snowscapes, we’ve put together a new series that we hope will inspire people to get outside and develop a new appreciation for snow and winter in all its forms. This is “a touch of winter wonder”, courtesy of your national SnowSchool program.
First off, when it does finally snow out your front door, consider embracing that magic of the moment and venturing out with checking out the shapes of snow crystals falling from the sky . Here’s a couple videos from the SnowSchool vault to guide your exploration!
Fun Snow Fact: Did you know that all snow crystals have 6 sides because of the way water naturally freezes into a hexagonal ice lattice? If you want to cut out a paper snowflake for winter decorations, here’s our friend Matthew Sturm, educators and snow scientist from the University of Alaska shows you how to get a scientifically accurate 6 sided snow crystal every time!
