MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Not all snowflakes are the same. Experts believe that there are 35 different types of snowflakes. TYPES OF SNOWFLAKES It all begins the atmosphere layer known as the ...

There are several different snowflake types. But how many ... So next time it snows, check out the snowflakes and see if you can identify the type!

Kevin Skarupa recently visited with the kindergartners at Dr. Crisp Elementary in Nashua.

More crystals grow on top of these ice crystals to create hexagonal shapes called snowflakes. Hexagonal means they have six sides. If they fall through cold, dry air, the snow will be powdery.