3-Sided, triangular, shaped snow crystals can appear with the same weather conditions that produce 6 sided, hexagonal shaped snowflakes.
Here is a close-up set of photographs showing three sided snowflakes.
Here's another triangular snowflake that is featured right here on this page! Can you find it? (hint look for #730)
Print these patterns on regular or colored paper. Use sharp scissors. For intricate patterns use small cuticle scissors.