How Do Snowflakes Form? (Video) (IMAGE) American Chemical Society Caption A huge snowstorm could dump more than two feet of snow all over the East Coast, and that means trillions and trillions of tiny snowflakes. Through advances in crystallography, scientists have learned a lot about the structure of snowflakes. While they all start pretty much the same, once they start crystallizing, it's true that no two snowflakes are alike. Put down the shovel, grab the cocoa and get snowed in with Reactions: https://youtu.be/-6zr2eLpduI. Credit The American Chemical Society Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.