snow surface
Frozen ground cover
The snow surface is the top layer of accumulated snow on the ground, relevant to skiers, meteorologists, and polar researchers.
Conditions like crust, powder, or ice affect how the surface behaves underfoot or under ski: The snow surface had frozen overnight into a hard crust.
Weather reports may describe snow surface temperature or texture.
- fresh powderNewly fallen, uncompacted snow
- powderFine dry particles
- crustHard outer layer
- glazeThin lustrous coating
- packGroup or compress
drift · blanket · slush · frost · white · glitter · crunch · ski · ski trail · tracks · footprints · cornice · windblown · sparkle · melt · groomed · hardpack · rime
surface texture/consistency
snow surfacebedrock
Solid stone underground
hard ground · solid ground · firm ground · ice · hardpan
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