powder snow

noun

Meaning

Freshly fallen, dry, and loose snow that has not yet been compressed by wind or traffic.

Examples

The resort reported ten inches of fresh powder snow overnight.
Experienced skiers often search for hidden glades filled with deep powder snow.

Synonyms: fresh snow, powder, fresh powder, champagne powder

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powder snow

noun

Pronunciation: ˈpaʊdər snoʊ

Definition

Freshly fallen, dry, and loose snow that has not yet been compressed by wind or traffic.

Examples

The resort reported ten inches of fresh powder snow overnight.
Experienced skiers often search for hidden glades filled with deep powder snow.
The light texture of powder snow makes it ideal for carving smooth turns.

Synonyms of powder snow

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