powder snow
[f. powder n.1 + snow n.1]
A newly fallen, light, dry snow. Also attrib.
| 1929 F. Smythe Climbs & Ski Runs xi. 169 The staublawine or powder-snow avalanche is of little danger to the ski-runner. 1946 P. Bottome Lifeline xxiii. 253 He himself moved over the light powder snow like a soundless ghost. 1955 E. Hillary High Adventure 159 High on the mountain a cloud of powder snow was being blown off the ridge. 1972 D. Haston In High Places xi. 118 It was obvious what was happening—a huge powder snow avalanche was passing. 1974 Listener 17 Jan. 76/1 Nice sunshine, powder-snow skiing. |