Will there be snow?

Photo by K G. Libbrecht

Everywhere else in the UK seems to already have had snow this winter. However, not us here in the South of England...but this may well soon change! Nearly every day this week the forecast has promised snow but so far, not a flake! But tomorrow, we've be warned of a heavy downfall...the excitement and tension is building in this house and elsewhere in the village....The food shops have been raided, and we patiently wait to see those big fat flakes...

By the way, did you know it usually takes about 15 to 45 minutes for a snowflake to form and fall to the ground? Snowflakes form in a wide variety of intricate shapes, leading to the popular expression that "no two are alike". Although statistically possible, it is very unlikely for any two snowflakes to appear exactly alike due to the many changes in temperature and humidity the crystal experiences during its fall to Earth.

Here's how to make your own snowflake:

All you've ever wanted to know about snowflakes can be found on the Snow Crystals website

 Here's our snow in 2009!