LEXICON: Powder snow

Freshly fallen, un-compacted snow characterised by its light, fluffy formation providing a soft forgiving surface for skiing and boarding. It's easily kicked up in a spray with each turn, creating a "floaty" sensation. It forms when temperatures are cold enough and the air is dry, allowing snow to fall and settle without compacting.

The density and moisture content of powder snow can vary widely; snowfall in coastal regions and areas with higher humidity is usually heavier than a similar depth of snowfall in an arid or continental region. Light, dry (low moisture content, typically 4–7% water content) powder snow is prized by FreeRiders