Why does it snow?
Quick Answer
It snows when the air is cold enough for water in clouds to freeze into ice crystals. Those crystals grow, stick together into flakes, and fall when they become heavy. If the air stays cold on the way down, the flakes reach the ground as snow.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
Snow feels soft and quiet, and the explanation is gentle. The story uses calm winter imagery that naturally fits bedtime without forcing a sleepy ending.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
5-8 years
READING TIME
2 min
Story Synopsis
Snow can make the whole world feel hushed. This story explains how that soft white snow forms, step by step. It begins in clouds, where tiny bits of water and vapor float. When the air high up is cold enough, the water freezes into tiny ice crystals. Those crystals can grow by collecting more frozen water. They can also bump into other crystals and connect, forming the shapes we call snowflakes. When the flakes become heavy, they fall. Whether they arrive as snow depends on temperature. If the air stays cold, they stay frozen. If it warms, they can melt and become rain. Miluna keeps everything cozy and easy to picture, helping children feel calm while learning about weather patterns.
Story Excerpt
Have you ever looked way up at the clouds floating in the sky Clouds are made of water They are full of tiny tiny water drops so small and light that they can float on the air When the weather gets very very cold these little water drops get cold too So cold that they are ready to turn into ice For a snowflake to begin one of these super cold water drops needs to…
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In One Glance
This story explains why it snows. In cold clouds, water freezes into tiny ice crystals. The crystals grow and can join together to make snowflakes. When snowflakes get heavy, they fall from the cloud. If the air stays cold all the way down, the flakes reach the ground as snow. If the air is warmer, they can melt and become rain.
Frequently Asked Questions
It explains how ice crystals form in clouds and become snowflakes.
Ages 5–8.
Yes—snow imagery is soft and the tone is gentle.
No. It’s cozy and weather-focused.
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