What Causes a ‘Snowstorm’ and How Is It Different From a Regular Snowfall?

A snowstorm is like a big snowball fight in the sky. When the wind gets really strong and lots of snowflakes are falling at the same time, it feels like everything around you is getting covered in snow super fast. In regular snowfall, the wind isn’t as strong, so the snow falls more slowly and doesn’t cover things as quickly.

Snowstorms happen when cold air meets warm air. The warm air rises, and the cold air pushes down, this creates a big swirl of snowflakes that can last for hours.