January
Number of Days
31 Days
What is a snowflake primarily made of?
Ice (frozen water)
The first day of winter is called.
What is... the winter solstice.
Term for a snowstorm with high winds and low visibilty.
What is... a blizzard.
keep your feet dry and warm.
What are... boots.
Season
What is.... Winter
At what temperature does water freeze to form snowflakes?
0°C (32°F)
What weather system often brings heavy winter snow?
Low-pressure system
What term describes freezing rain that creates a layer of ice?
Glaze
wear these on your hands, with one space for your thumb and another space for your other fingers.
What are... mittens.
Birthstone
What is the largest snowflake ever recorded said to be?
About 15 inches wide (reported in Montana, 1887)
What Jewish holiday is known as the Festival of Lights?
Hanukkah
Height of the world's tallest snowman.
What is... 122 feet, 1 inch.
wear this to keep your neck warm.
Holiday on the third Monday in January.
What is.... Martin Luther King Jr. Day
What is the scientific term for a snowflake?
Ice crystal
Medical emergency when your body loses heat faster than it can produce it.
What is... hypothermia.
1 inch of rainfall is equal to this amount of snow.
What is... 13 inches
wear these to keep your ears warm when you don't want to wear a hat
What are... ear muffs.
Name one of the two zodiac signs in January.
What is.... Capricorn or Aquarius.
What property of water causes snowflakes to form six-sided crystals?
The molecular structure and hydrogen bonding of water
12% of the earth is covered in this.
What is... Snow & Ice.
Speed of the average snowflake falling. (MPH)
What is... 3 miles per hour
Wear these under your clothes as an extra layer to keep you warm.
What are... long johns.