fresh powder

Skier's pristine surface

Fresh powder is newly fallen snow that hasn't been packed down or skied on, prized by skiers and snowboarders for its light, fluffy texture: We hit the slopes early to catch the fresh powder.

The term emphasizes both recency and quality—powder that's been sitting loses its ideal consistency.

By extension, fresh powder can refer to any newly available supply of a powdered substance.

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fluffy · white · mountain · backcountry skiing · tracks · face shots · cold · crisp · winter · champagne · light · soft · deep · deep snow · pristine · blower · first · morning

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snow condition/quality

fresh powderice

Water's solid form

sheet ice · hardpack · packed snow · boilerplate · old snow

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G