| Term: | Powder snow |
| Definition: |
A thin, dry snow surface which is composed of loose, fresh ice crystals. NSIDCCryosphere
Dry snow surface which is composed of loose, fresh ice crystals. WMOHydrology A skiing term for a cover of dry snow that has not been compacted in any way. AMSglossary A thin, dry snow surface which is composed of loose, fresh ice crystals (cf. New snow). SPRI GCW |