In which country was the largest snowflake ever recorded?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

The largest snowflake ever recorded was reported to have fallen in Fort Keogh, Montana, USA on January 28, 1887. According to the Guinness World Records, this snowflake was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick, making it the largest ever observed. The snowflake was observed by ranch owner and meteorologist, Dr. William C. Black, who documented the snowflake's size and structure.

Snowflakes form when water vapor in the atmosphere freezes into ice crystals. The shape and size of snowflakes are influenced by factors such as temperature, humidity, and wind conditions. While it is rare for snowflakes to exceed a few inches in diameter, certain weather conditions can cause larger and more complex snowflakes to form.