powder snow

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"Africa is, you know, you wouldn't even actually think of it. I think that's what actually amazes most people," snowboard instructor Hope Ramokotjo told Reuters TV, after sliding through a section of perfect powder snow on his board.

From Reuters

Big dumps of powder snow are a precious gift in the best of times around the West, where 40 or 50 feet can fall during a winter, forming frozen mountain water towers that slowly melt and sustain the region through hot, dry summers with life-giving water.

From Scientific American

Cold powder snow avalanches speed down mountains at up to 100 mph, with an airblast that can destroy structures and knock trucks of roads.

From Scientific American

“The sun was out, the powder snow … but that ended skiing for the day,” Evans said.

From Seattle Times

“We start out teaching basics to first-timers,” Doiron, a Beacon Falls contractor, said, standing outside while fine powder snow fell, blanketing people and slope.

From Washington Times