corn snow

nounSkiing.

snow in the form of small pellets or grains produced by the alternate melting and freezing of a snow layer.

Origin of corn snow

First recorded in 1930–35

Also called corn, spring snow.

Words Nearby corn snow

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How to use corn snow in a sentence

Conditions ranging from powder to slushy corn snow are on offer well into April in many states, and best of all, most of the midwinter crowds are now gone.
Spring Skiing Is in Full Swing at These Resorts | Megan Michelson | April 8, 2021 | Outside Online

British Dictionary definitions for corn snow

corn snow

noun

skiing, US and Canadian granular snow formed by alternate freezing and thawing

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