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Classification by Form
Snow crystals are classified based on their morphology, which is primarily determined by the temperature and saturation level during the period of growth. The International Commission on Snow Taxonomy (ICST)\ (founded 1931) uses a system that divides snowfall into nine principal categories, with sub-variations denoted by Greek letters ($\alpha, \beta, \gamma$).
| ICST Category | Dominant Temperature Range ($\circ \text{C}$) | Characteristic Feature | Typ…