Sierra Snowpack Keyword: SNOW

The ice at the North and South Poles reflect the sun's heat back into space.

Snowtastic Snow

Click Science for information on glaciers, avalanches, snow animals, and lots more. When you're done, have fun with snow jokes, activities, and facts.

		Questions How do snowflakes form and grow? How do glaciers form and move? Name three ways you can stay safe while sledding.

Extreme Snow

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Find out how scientists determine which areas get the most snowfall. Then test your snow knowledge by taking the quiz.

		Questions What are some of the snowiest places in North America, and the world? Why is it difficult to determine the snowiest place on Earth? If current climate trends continue, what kind of temperatures can we expect in the future?

National Snow and Ice Data Center

Dig deep into this site to find all you ever wanted to know about snow. The site includes Snow Glossary, Questions and Answers about Snow, and Snow Fact Sheet.

		Questions According to this website, what is the snowiest large city in the United States? How big can snowflakes get? What is the technical definition of a blizzard?