Do you love snow? Some snow facts you may not know

16847615_SIt’s not officially winter yet (at least according to the calendar), but it’s almost time for the seasonal switch and the potential for snow!

Snow is beautiful and can be lots of fun (as long as you’re not driving in it!). And if the Farmers Almanac is to be believed, we may get some snow coupled with some pretty cold temperatures this winter.

Just for fun, here are some fun facts about snow that you may not know. For instance, we think of snowflakes as tiny little specks. But did you know that in 1887 there was a snowflake in Montana that measured 15 inches across and 8 inches thick, according to the Guinness Book of World Records? That’s a GIANT snowflake!

Here’s another interesting snow fact: Snow is not white. It’s colorless! So why does it look white? According to Minerals.net, “Snow is colorless, but the reflections of its crystal sides cause it to look white.”

Read some more fun and interesting facts about snow here. But here’s the absolute best fact about snow: It is amazing to enjoy the view from your screened in porch! Nice and cozy and protected from the elements. Interested? Give us a call!