Opening through a snow bridge into a crevasse or system of crevasses which are otherwise sealed by snow bridges. A snowdrift usually forms on the lee side.
Opening through a snow bridge into a crevasse or system of crevasses which are otherwise sealed by snow bridges; a snowdrift usually forms on the lee side.
An ensemble of snow particles raised by the wind to moderate or great heights above the ground. The horizontal visibility at eye level is generally very poor (cf. Drifting snow).
Blowing snow is wind-driven snow that reduces surface visibility. Blowing snow can be falling snow or snow that has already accumulated but is picked up and blown by strong winds. Blowing snow is usua
lly accompanied by drifting snow.
An ensemble of snow particles raised by the wind to moderate or great heights above the ground; the horizontal visibility at eye level is generally very poor.