Build Your Own Snowman (expert tips)
If the weather is cold enough, you are likely going to be tempted to build your own snowman! But just like building sandcastles, there are rules (it’s science!) If you don’t follow them, your snowman may well prematurely melt away.
Snow has different temperature and moisture, so expert ‘snowman builders’ say that’s best to build one with moist or wet snow (this creates ‘free water’ between the ice crystals, that will ‘glue’ your snowman together’). This usually means freshly fallen snow, so get outside quick to build him!
Also build your snowman on level ground (but not on driveways as tarmac absorb heat, and your snowman will melt quicker than normal).
Try to build him in a shady area too, so he won’t melt at the first sunlight. Making his base much bigger than his head, will also help!
Read our tips on keeping safe in the snow (for people, pets and wildlife).
