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Article: Snowmaking: A Flaky Business
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- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- January 5, 1988
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The winter of 1987-88 is two weeks old today. One of the first
things you probably think of when you hear the word "winter" is
"Snow!" Here in the Washington area we receive at least some snow
every winter: There are an average of five storms that leave at least
an inch of snow behind in our region each year. Sometimes-like last
winter-we have real big storms.
When snow falls in Washington, schools close, traffic snarls the
roads and kids all over the city and suburbs go out to play. When
you're building a snow sculpture or sledding down a hill in Rock
Creek Park, you may wonder, "Is is true that no two snowflakes are
alike?"
Take a minute to watch the snow as it lands on your sleeve. ...