red snow

American  

noun

1. snow that has acquired a red color either from airborne particles of red dust or from a type of alga that contains a red pigment.

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Etymology

Origin of red snow

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

Gray-blue knit ted caps, oversize knit scarves, red snow gloves and robust black hiking boots with thick lacing accessorized wrapped-up looks.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2018

But S was not available, and when I saw the letter L — it was immediately a ladybug made out of a big red snow saucer.

From Washington Post

To my left, Asher and Ren are both dressed in similar red snow gear, each of them also hovering in midair on boards.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

He was holding a bright red snow shovel.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick

The stones at the bottom of the centre of the pools were incrusted by the red snow plant whose rich colors gave a sense of life to the near-by shallows.

From True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World by Greely, Adolphus W.