The largest snowflake ever recorded was huge
In 1887, a colossal 15-inch-wide snowflake fell in Montana, setting a record for the largest ever reliably documented, showcasing nature's surprising scale.
Imagine a snowflake the size of a dinner plate! On January 28, 1887, a massive snowflake measuring 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick fell in Fort Keogh, Montana. Rancher Matt Coleman and others witnessed this extraordinary specimen before it melted, documenting its incredible size.
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