powder snow

noun

, Skiing.

1. powder ¹( def 3 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of powder snow¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

In Utah, crews are blowing heavy, dense snow to coat barren trails, since making artificial powder snow is less energy-efficient and the heavy stuff makes for a better base.

From Outside Online

It was coated in “the finest of powder snow,” Milligan says.

From Outside Online

The dense clouds of loose powder snow raised by the avalanche whipped away in the clutches of the wind.

From Project Gutenberg

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