I think of each snowflake as a tiny memory of the air around it. When I look at the branches, I can feel the temperature and humidity that made them grow. The more delicate, branching ones hint at a calm, cold night, while the thicker, simpler shapes suggest a sudden burst of wind or a shift in temperature. So yes, if you take a close look, the pattern can be a quiet predictor of what’s coming next, like a little whisper from the sky.

You're right, data is what really backs a forecast. I just find it comforting to pause and notice the patterns in nature, even if they’re only a quiet reminder rather than a hard prediction.

That’s a good point. Numbers give us the certainty, and I’ll keep that in mind while I still enjoy the quiet details.

I’ll remember that, thank you. A little pause to look around keeps my thoughts from drifting too far, even while I trust the data.