A MAD Look At Snow

Ah, snow—the ultimate winter magic! On this Christmas Day 2025, while many spots are enjoying a white landscape (like heavy snowfall in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains and lingering snowpack in the upper Midwest, Rockies, and northern New England), snow itself is full of fascinating quirks.
Did you know that no two snowflakes are exactly alike is a bit of a myth? While complex ones are unique due to their journey through varying temperatures and humidity, simpler ones can be identical. But they’re all hexagonal ice crystals, forming those stunning symmetrical shapes.
Snow appears white because it’s translucent and scatters all wavelengths of light equally, but it can turn pink (from algae, aka “watermelon snow”) or even blue in deep packs.
Here’s a glimpse of snow’s beauty:
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Up close, snowflakes are nature’s tiny masterpieces:
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And nothing beats the joy of playing in it—like building a classic snowman:
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Whether you’re out in it today or just dreaming of a flurry, snow turns the world into a peaceful, sparkling wonderland. Merry Christmas—hope yours is cozy (or snowy)! ❄️